Seven-year-old Christian Noriega plays a dance game with ‘Healthier You’ volunteer Ann Saa

Prince George, BC – The theme of this year’s ‘Healthier You’ Expo underway at the Civic Centre is healthy families…

Expo Co-Coordinator, Romana Pasca with the Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society, says, the day-long event is to raise awareness about what’s involved in a healthy lifestyle and how important health is to enjoying life overall.

More than 50 booths featuring local businesses, organizations, and non-profits that promote health are staffed with volunteers ready to chat with expo-goers.  "It’s year it’s growing," says Pasca.  "So it’s to know that the community wants to be engaged in these type of events."

Dr. Art Hister is one of the keynote speakers and is set to take the mainstage at 1pm to give some simple steps to living a healthier life.  Shortly after 3pm, Dr. Jian Xiao from Kelowna will talk about the prevention and management of chronic diseases through acupuncture.

The event runs until 4pm this afternoon.  It’s free and open to everyone.