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together
“If everyone is moving forward , then success

takes care of itself.”

– Henry Ford

Healthy Fun
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According to the experts, dancing on a regular basis offers a wide

range of benefits including boosting energy, decreasing depression,
lowering blood pressure and promoting weight loss. What better

time than the middle of February to get people moving, and what

better place than a busy shopping mall? When Thompson’s Spirit
of Women program held its annual Day of Dance at Eastview Mall,

shoppers of all ages, shapes and sizes took part in everything from
ballroom, to Jazzercize, to swing. In addition, Thompson provided

free cholesterol testing, blood pressure screening and interactive

wellness booths, with experts to provide heart healthy information
and screening to help women and their families reduce heart

disease risk factors.

Friends in Fitness‚
Protecting the Watershed

The American Red Cross, the Sands Cancer Center and the YMCA

From April through October, Thompson Health joined the of Greater Rochester were among the organizations benefiting
Partnership for Ontario County and several other community
in 2013 from a group of Thompson associates who enjoy staying
organizations in collecting unused prescription medications, keeping active, as a team, while raising money for worthy causes throughout

them out of the watershed and out of the wrong hands. The final the community. Called Thompson in Motion and coordinated
drop-off event of the season was hosted by Thompson, in the through the health system’s Associate Wellness Committee, the

Sands Cancer Center parking lot, on the federal Drug Enforcement group took part in a number of fundraising events throughout the

Administration’s national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. In just year. Thompson in Motion garnered the award for largest team
three hours, Thompson pharmacists, Ontario County sheriff’s at the Run for the Red Twilight 5K and brought home an award

deputies and others collected 650 pounds of medication, along from the Chase Corporate Challenge for having a high percentage
with enough sharps to ill two, 30-gallon drums.
of associates getting their blood pressure checked during the
Rochester/Finger Lakes Blood Pressure Challenge.

A Common Bond

For many years, Thompson has offered support groups for men

and women with prostate and breast cancer, honoring survivors

with separate annual ceremonies. In 2013, the health system invited
members of both groups to instead take part in a larger event

encompassing all forms of cancer, not only celebrating survivors but

acknowledging the journeys of their loved ones as well. Marking its
sixth year, Colors of Hope and Courage drew community members

of all ages to a lakeside tent at the Inn on the Lake. Guests enjoyed
music, a casual dinner and family-friendly offerings such as face

painting and a photo booth to capture the smiles.

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