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Imprint-TV
"Non-Profit Gym Aims to Reduce Obesity."  July 27, 2010
For the women and children of Dorchester, fitness and health are becoming increasingly accessible.  Read more>>

CNN
June 18, 2010
Healthworks Community Fitness Director Lauren Broadhurst speaks about the mission and goals of the organization. Watch here>>

Nonprofit Gym Aims to Improve Health in Boston's Minority Neighborhoods, WBUR
April 21, 2010 - At a hip-hop class at Healthworks in Codman Square, about 10 women do “the jerk,” a dance led by an instructor named K.J. with long dreadlocks and great moves. But none of these women have lean, sculpted bodies; most are where 36-year-old Tamica was less than a year ago.... Read more or listen.

Healthworks at Codman featured in the Boston Globe's Best of the New!
January 2010 - "At this 9,000-square-foot fitness center in Dorchester, memberships are $30 per month, with a sliding scale for low-income or homeless women and children. The nonprofit wing of the women-only chain of gyms partnered with Codman Square Health Center; patients may receive 'prescriptions' to work out..."  Read more.

> The New Prosperity Initiative - "A Conversation with Codman Square Health Center Co-Founder and CEO, Bill Walczak"

> Boston Business Journal - "Outside the Box Fiscal Fitness: Mark Harrington"

>  Boston Globe - "Andrea Baptiste is a Winner at Fitness" By Johnny Diaz

>  Boston Neighborhood Network News- Healthworks at Codman Square

> Boston Globe - "At Fitness Center, A Change of Pace" By Emily Sweeney

> Bay State Banner - "Healthworks Fitness Gives Back Health and Wellness to Dorchester Community"

> Women's Sports Foundation - "Advocating for Themselves" By Rachel De La Rosa

> Club Industry Fitness Business Pro - "We Failed Them, Too" By Pamela Kufahl

> Boston Business Journal - "Corporate Philanthropy Free workouts expanding at Healthworks Foundation" By   Jill Lerner

> Club Industry Magazine -  "Bringing Fitness to the Inner Core" By Pamela Kufahl

>  HOW CODMAN SQUARE HEALTH CENTER AND THE HEALTHWORKS FOUNDATION DECIDED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Healthworks Community Fitness has expanded its outreach efforts through the development of the second non-profit fitness facility located in Dorchester's Codman Square, one of the largest and most diverse community's in Boston. The Codman Square Fitness Center specifically targets the fitness needs of children while continuing  to meet the needs of women.

> 2,500 SQ FT. REVOLUTIONARY YOUTH CENTER: The Codman Square youth center offers fitness programs designed to help get youth in Dorchester moving. The center offers the latest and interactive solutions to help get youth active - as obesity and associated diseases related to childhood obesity, are easier to prevent than treat.

> RUNNING FOR A CAUSE: Healthworks member, Christine Bullard, completed the Boston Marathon and raised $2500 in donations and awareness for Healthworks Community Fitness.