Unfortunately, obesity is all too often an overlooked epidemic throughout the beach filled neighborhoods of South Florida.

On September 12, 2009 the Nova Ft. Lauderdale PA class of 2011 participated and volunteered in Hollywood's 1st Walk from Obesity sponsored by Hollywood Bariatrics.

The NSU PA team collaborated

with many individuals from the

surrounding communities to

help set up the event, hand out

water, and provide support to

fellow walkers.

Overall the event was a huge success with upwards of 100 walkers and the class is already getting their sneakers ready for the Walk from Obesity 2010. 

This is one of the many new volunteer events that the NSU 2011 PA class participated in the month of September.  Other events included a Coastal Cleanup at John Lloyd Park and A Day For Children health fair, both NSU-wide events in which the PA class helped clean up the beach, set up and break down at the health fair. 

This is part of a class initiative to gain awareness of the Physician Assistant career and contributing to the surrounding communities of South Florida.