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Posted on: February 24, 2016

[ARCHIVED] THE BOARD OF HEALTH TO ANNOUNCES PHASE TWO RESULTS OF "THE BIGGEST WINNER

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The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the County’s Board of Health, will announce phase two results of “The Biggest Winner” Program on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:30 a.m., in the Council Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

The stimulus for “The Biggest Winner” Weight Loss Competition Program is a study linking regular churchgoers and obesity. In this second phase of “The Biggest Winner” pilot program, participating congregants from competing faith communities include members of Fort Foote Baptist Church in Fort Washington; Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church in Upper Marlboro; and Spirit of Faith Christian Center in Brandywine. The goal of the program is to improve the health and well-being of faith-based community members in Prince George’s County.

Joining the Council Board of Health to announce the results and crown a winner will be Board of Health consultant, Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH; Pastor Joseph W. Lyles; Pastor Jonathan Weaver; Pastor Michael Freeman; and their respective health ministry leaders.

Live streaming available HERE.

WHAT:
Announcement of “The Biggest Winner” weight loss competition results – Phase Two

WHO:
The Prince George’s County Council, sitting as the Board of Health
Board of Health Consultant Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH
Reverend Dr. Joseph W. Lyles, Pastor, Fort Foote Baptist Church
Reverend Jonathan Weaver, Pastor, Greater Mount Nebo AME
Dr. Michael A. Freeman, Pastor, Spirit of Faith Christian Center

WHEN:
Tuesday, February, 16, 2016, 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Council Hearing Room
County Administration Building
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772

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