Empowering Communities for Health and Wellness: A Conversation with Stacey Harden

In this episode, Dr. Fitness invited Stacey Harden of Discovery Health Zone to the show to discuss her mission to empower and educate the community about healthcare. Listen in as Stacey talks about her mission to bridge the gap in healthcare education and preventing diseases, focusing on holistic well-being. And stay tuned as Stacey highlights a cost-effective healthcare plan they offer for medication management and access to telehealth and as she announces an upcoming health event on October 21st in Jacksonville, Florida, where they will provide free workout classes, health screenings, and valuable resources, welcoming everyone, even those without insurance.

Stacey Harden a native of Jacksonville Florida. She is a nurse practitioner and a gym junkie. Stacey has created a platform mirroring her philosophy of life: health and fitness which is known as Discovery Health Zone (DHZ).  DHZ is a private gym infused with a wellness clinic. Their mission is to empower and educate their community with the essential tools to help sustain a quality of life. DHZ strives to build a culture that promotes healthy habits in people to create a healthier lifestyle in an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed. With this in mind, they focus on bringing health screenings, education, and physical fitness to the community in an effort to prevent obesity in children and adults.

TIMESTAMPS
• [2:16] Stacey believes that healthcare providers should prioritize education and prevention over prescribing medication.
• [3:39] Stacey's 10/21/2023 community health event aims to identify risk factors and promote overall health through blood pressure checks and other resources.
• [8:28] Stacey shares her personal experience with diabetes and how she had to unlearn unhealthy eating habits from her family background.
• [16:11] Stacey talks about her clinic offering an affordable healthcare plan for those without insurance, with access to telehealth and medication management.

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