Memorial Hospital holds group walk for heart health

Memorial Hospital is continuing its awareness campaign for American Heart Health Month through fun activities for its employees.

This afternoon, Memorial Employees took time out of their busy schedules to take a group walk for exercise around the hospital complex in Gulfport.

The walk is one of many outreach activities Memorial has conducted this month, including National Wear Red Day and a virtual 5K for the public to take part in.

Participants say a simple exercise routine of walking can greatly benefit your overall heart health. Lauren Santa Cruz with Memorial Hospital said, “Heart health is something that we need to all stay on top of, because COVID does affect our respiratory and other areas, so heart health is very important.”

Memorial Hospital Health Coach Summer Harris said, “It can help with your blood pressure, help with stress, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, all kinds of things.”

To find out more about Memorial’s virtual 5K visit wearememoria.com/virtual5K.