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HERC Release Project Vision
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Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center
(HERC) promotes the quality of medical care, education, nutrition,
activities and advancing the positive impact of the HRP clients.
HERC Release Project will decrease the risk factors for chronic
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Diabetes
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Hypertension
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Heart Disease
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Cancer
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Emotional Distress
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HERC Asthma Camp Mission is:
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Develop initiatives to target high-risk children and
give them the opportunity to learn about activities and
nutrition
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Provide health education (Teach health education
to the children to manage their weight and nutrition)
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Provide activities (exercise) to increase mobility and decrease
weight
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Purpose of HERC Release
Project (HRP)
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purpose of HRP is to promote the quality of healthy lifestyle
health education, nutrition, activities and advancing the
positive impact of obese children and families. |
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Objectives
of HERC Release Project (HRP):
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To provide obese children and families with exercise education
and referrals.
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To provide professional medical attention for the children
by Dr. Burke and Dr. Bennett.
For the adults Dr. Wlodarczyk and Dr. Ghaly provide their
services.
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To promote improved self-care, self-image and independence
for children with asthma.
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