RIVERSIDE, CA — January 15, 2016. The best prescription your physician can give you is to get moving and be more physically active as part of your daily routine. That is why on January 14th Kaiser Permanente Riverside and 100 Mile Club launched another sanctioned “meet up” on the hospital campus Thrive Path. Excitement was in the air and the weather was perfect at 5:30 P.M. when 50 students, parents, seniors, physicians, city and local school leaders were ready to begin walking the .5 mile loop. The Thrive Path meanders through the hospital grounds along the newly landscaped path with native drought tolerant plants and shrubs. Kara Lubin, Founder and CEO of the100 Mile Club stated “The partnership between Kaiser Permanente and 100 Mile Club continues to grow, and with that so does our ability to help more children and families get active and connect with their community.” Kaiser Permanente has been committed to caring for the community for more than 60 years. This launch is another example of how Kaiser Permanente seeks opportunities to collaborate to improve community health. The launch on Thursday brought students from Alvord, Corona-Norco, Jurupa, Menifee and Riverside Unified School District, including a local private school. Many stated they found this location to be a safe and convenient place to walk. Some students are well on their way to reaching the 100 mile goal, while one student just started the program and earned his first 2 miles on the Thrive Path. The Janet Goeske Senior Center supports their clients to be physically active and several who participate in the 100 Mile Club for adults joined that evening. A cheering crowd greeted one participant as she completed 250 miles (and counting.) The invitation to participate in these monthly 100 Mile Club meet ups is open to […]