2023-09-27 10:58:00
the essentials Health professionals from the Cardié medical center are organizing a hike once morest cancer, Sunday October 1st. The general public will have the choice between two distances in Foix, and will be able to find out regarding stands made available to them.
This Sunday, October 1, Fuxéens will be able to walk for a good cause from Bouychères park. A hike once morest cancer is, in fact, organized by the Cardié medical center, and supported by the Primary Health Insurance Fund. A first motivated by health professionals who are very attached to the practice of sport and to intensifying screening for breast and colon cancer.
“We have been discussing it for a long time, wanting to do something on this theme. We have been indicating for two and a half decades the interest in getting screened, but we are always looking to do better. The screening figures are not not sufficient”, says general practitioner André Malagoli. We also had to find the right niche. “In summer, it’s too hot, in winter, it’s less pleasant. We let the start of the school year pass and therefore the event falls at an opportune time”, that of Pink October which raises awareness of breast cancer, notes the doctor. Florence Cazaudebat, coordinator of the health center, being an avid Nordic walker, the professionals opt for this formula.
The choice between two circuits
Two distances are offered, 5 km and 10 km, with a departure at 1:30 p.m. from Bouychères park. The 10 km loop includes the Vieux bridge and the climb to the terraces. While the 5 km circuit goes in the opposite direction, in Ferrières, “taking dirt paths. We wanted to avoid tarmac”, notes Florence Cazaudebat, who continues: “The routes were traced by the Foix passion club Nordic. They were recognized and carried out by doctors before the day.” Poles are recommended but not obligatory. “We recommend them because it’s always easier to climb.” A contribution of five euros is requested, “which will be entirely donated to the League once morest Cancer”, specifies the coordinator.
Several professionals from the medical center and supervisors from the Nordic walking club will participate in the walk, “we are all quite sporty, and we love hiking”. However, this time will remain sporty. A second phase will focus on raising awareness of good behaviors to fight once morest cancer, in particular by highlighting breast and colon cancer screening.
Awareness stands
Stands will be set up in the Bouychères park, in particular those of the League once morest cancer, the cancer screening center, and the territorial professional health community. “There will also be a stand with two nurses who will provide prevention once morest colorectal cancer, talk regarding stopping smoking and encourage people to get moving once more. Every week, they also hold workshops on these subjects at the center medical”, notes the coordinator.
It is possible to register online at www.helloasso.com/…/marche-depistage-des-cancers or on site, the same day. Currently, 70 people are already registered, including “many patients”. “We hope for double the number of participants,” specifies Florence Cazaudebat. Good weather is forecast this weekend, enough to motivate the troops to get a breath of fresh air and do some good for their health.
Many professionals
The multidisciplinary health center, better known in Foix as the Cardié medical center, was created in 2018. Previously, the professionals had grouped together in another premises, near Ariège. Currently, it has five general practitioners, two nurses who are part of the Liberal Team Health Action (Asalee) system, eight nurses, a physiotherapist, two psychologists and two medical assistants.
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