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HEALTH NET CUP BOWLING TOURNEY STRIKES UP THE BATTLE OF THE BURBS
Brings Healthy Competition on the Virtual Lanes to Portland-Area Seniors
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 14, 2011) — Seniors can work towards getting moving and healthy during a unique bowling tournament without lifting heavy bowling balls or putting on smelly shoes. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, Health Net Heath Plan of Oregon (HNOR) hosts a “virtual” bowling tournament, pitting seniors across Portland’s suburbs against each other to win the prestigious Health Net Cup. For the most recent competition leading up the Health Net Cup tournament, visit http://www.healthnetcup.com/
“We all know of the ‘Civil War’ between the University of Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers football teams as they vie each year for the Platypus Trophy,” said Claire Met, Activities director for the Pioneer Community Center, where the tournament is being held. “The Battle of the Burbs is destined to become just such an intense rivalry among these local senior communities as they compete for the Health Net Cup.”
Over the years, Health Net has held similar tournaments in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California and Connecticut. In Portland, the Health Net Cup tournament is taking place at the Pioneer Community Center, 615 5th Street in Oregon City Oregon, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seniors participating in the tournament are from:
*Rosewood Park Retirement and Assisted Living Community (Hillsboro)
*Pioneer Community Center (Oregon City)
*Courtyard at Mt. Tabor Senior Living Community ( Southeast Portland)
*Laurel Parc at Bethany Village Senior Living Community (Southwest Portland)
To encourage ongoing healthy lifestyles and wellness in the senior community, Health Net has donated a Nintendo Wii™ video game system to senior community groups that wanted to participate in the tournament but did not have a game system.
Instead of wooden lanes and pins, seniors have prepared for the tournament by hitting the virtual lanes using Nintendo's Wii™ game system, which is still one of the hottest video game systems in the country. In the process, they have expanded the possibilities for what seniors can do to stay active.
According to the American Academy for Family Physicians, even mild physical activity can protect the body as it ages, extending the lives of seniors by strengthening bones and loosening joints.
“The game requires gentle motion, balance and coordination. It’s exercise, and it’s a whole lot of fun,” said Dr. John So beck, Health Net Health Plan of Oregon’s medical director. “It’s a great way for seniors to put into motion muscles and joints that they might not otherwise use and at the same time socialize with others. It also gives them the opportunity to share something in common with their grandchildren – a virtual sport they can play together.”
“This tournament is a great fit for Health Net” said Janet Camelio, director of Medicare Sales and Marketing for HNOR. “Health Net’s vision is not just to help our members get treatment for illnesses, but also to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness so that our members stay well and live their lives to the fullest.”
Medical Advice Disclaimer
The information provided is not intended as medical advice or as a substitute for professional medical care. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition and follow your health care provider’s instructions.
About Health Net Heath Plan of Oregon
Headquartered in Tigard, Ore., Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc. is a subsidiary of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT). Together with Health Net Life Insurance Company, Health Net Health Plan of Oregon (HNOR) serves approximately 130,000 members in Oregon and Washington and contracts with approximately 31,000 physicians and other medical professionals and 143 hospitals, giving its members choice and convenient access to care. HNOR provides health care coverage for group, individual and Medicare members. It also offers complementary care (chiropractic, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine and massage therapy) as well as group prescription drug, vision and dental coverage.
HNOR has deep roots in the communities it serves. Those roots date back to 1938, when a group of Clackamas County physicians joined with local millworkers and employees to seek innovative ways to provide quality health care at an affordable price. For more information about Health Net, visit
http://www.healthnet.com/.
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