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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matthew Hahn
voice: 301-678-7007
fax: 301-678-7009
mhahn@oxbowemr.com



2010 Walk Across Maryland This Weekend; Sign-Ups for Health Olympics Begin

Maryland's skinniest town, Hancock, will play host to the 4th annual Walk Across Maryland, this Saturday, September 18, starting at 9 AM (participants should arrive at 8:30 AM), at the Maryland-Pennsylvania border on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Participants will walk across the entire state of Maryland (1.7 miles), along the length of Pennsylvania Avenue, from the MD-PA border to the C & O Canal. Local police will serve as escorts. Parking will be available at the Hancock Assembly of God, which is a short distance from the starting line.

The first 200 participants to arrive will receive free 2010 Walk Across Maryland tee shirts, provided by Washington County Hospital.

One of the event organizers, Dr. Marilyn Nelson, commented, “Everyone is welcome. Walking is a form of exercise available to almost all people. Regular exercise is a necessary part of a prescription for good health. We hope people will use the Walk Across Maryland to jumpstart their fall exercise programs.”

There will be entertainment throughout the Walk Across Maryland. There will be musicians, cheerleaders, hoola hoopers, skaters, bellydancing, and a Zumba demonstration. Local media and politicians have been invited to participate as well.

The Walk Across Maryland will also serve as the first official sign-up day for the 2010 Health Olympics. A sign-up table will be located outside Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine offices, along the Walk Across Maryland route, at 131 N. Pennsylvania Ave.

For more information, call Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine at 301-678-7007 or email mhahn@oxbowemr.com.

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Dr. Matthew Hahn, Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine

2010 Walk Across Maryland – An Entertaining Affair

What has 400 legs, 200 free tee shirts, cheerleaders, marching bands, belly dancers, country music, and amazing feats of endurance?  Is the circus coming to town?  No!  It's the 2010 Walk Across Maryland. 

The 2010 Walk Across Maryland will be held on Saturday, September 18, at 9 AM, in Hancock.  All are welcome to participate.  Participants are challenged to walk across the entire state of Maryland, along the length of Pennsylvania Avenue, from the MD-PA border to the C & O Canal (1.7 miles).  Local police will escort the walkers.

This year's event will feature more entertainment than ever before.  “People had so much fun last year with the entertainers, that we decided to bring even more this year,” commented one of the event organizers, Dr. Marilyn Nelson.  “It's great to make exercise fun, and this year's event may seem as much a parade as a hike.”

The Walk Across Maryland will also kick off registration for the 2010 Health Olympics.  The Health Olympics, the Tri-State area's popular annual community health program, will take place this year, October through November.  Sign-ups for the Health Olympics continue through Friday, October 8.  Participants can register at Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine in Hancock, and also in Berkeley Springs, at Rankin Fitness Center. (Note that you can also use this link to download the forms you need to get started!)

For more information regarding the 2010 Walk Across Maryland or the 2010 Health Olympics, contact Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine, at info@hahnandnelson.com or call 301-678-7007.

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JUST ANNOUNCED! Boomtown Hoops will be demonstrating this fun way to exercise. Also, look for the Zumba class, taking place outside of the Community Center. Information about both will be available at Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine's office.

Great News for Hancock!!!!

If you love to dance and and you're looking for a new workout, you just have to come to the new Zumba class that's starting on September 11th! Come to the Hancock Community Center at 9:00 a.m. that Saturday morning and get ready to boogie. Led by the vivacious Rene Garcia, this Latin-infused class will slim you down while you're having fun. The hour will pass before you know it! All exercise levels are welcome, because there's something here for everyone. You can find out more about Zumba in general at the Zumba website, and you can get in touch with Rene about her class specifically at her email address (rgnjk694 at aol.com). Wear some good aerobic shoes and comfortable clothes. Come find out why Zumba is the hottest new exercise! (Hint: it's fun!)
And by the way, Rene's ongoing classes on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:00 at the Ice House are more caliente than ever! Come on down!

Check out the Health Olympics on the radio

Tuesday August 24th Dr. Matt Hahn will be on the Health Matters radio show, broadcasting on WJEJ 1240 AM in Hagerstown and on WCHA 800 AM in Chambersburg at 9:30. He'll discuss this year's Health Olympics which will feature an emphasis on getting more Omega 3 foods in your diet. If you miss the broadcast, go to the Washington County Health System's website and listen online. And as always, watch this page for updates on this and other exciting updates from Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine!

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More good news: The Walk Across Maryland is officially scheduled for September 18! Join us while we all WALK ACROSS THE STATE OF MARYLAND in just 20 minutes! Fun for all.

Welcome to our 2000th patient!

We registered our 2000th patient today! Jeremy Reese thought he was just going to come see us, fill out some paper work, and go on his way. Instead, he was greeted by the staff with a big bouquet of balloons and plenty of smiles.

Whether you're our first patient, or our 3,000th one: we want to give you the best care possible. We schedule all of our appointments for 30 minutes, and almost always have same-day appointments available, even if you're new to us.

A new way to practice old-fashioned care!
Pictured: Robin Waseleski, Dr. Marilyn Nelson, Jeremy Reese, Dr. Matt Hahn, Bibi Hahn, and Lindy Morris

Lyme Disease on the Upswing

Morgan Messenger Article
We've been seeing an alarming number of Lyme Disease cases this summer. Ticks are evil little creatures and should be taken seriously! If you have been outside for even a moment, and are experiencing any of the symptoms -- even if you don't have a rash -- it's time for a trip to your healthcare provider.

Image from http://www.schohariecounty-ny.gov/CountyWebSite/Health/lymedisease.html