First Choice Primary Care has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor of the inaugural Macon Music Half Marathon, which is happening on November 4, 2023. The Macon Tracks Running Club, Macon-Bibb County, Visit Macon, and presenting sponsor Atrium Health Navicent have teamed up to bring this new event that will have a positive impact on the community’s health and wellness, as well as the local economy. Other sponsors include Mercer University, Simplenexus, and James Bates Brannan Groover.
“It’s going to be a great day in Macon-Bibb as runners line up for our first half marathon in 20 years, and families and friends line the course to cheer them on,” says Mayor Lester Miller. “When I became Mayor, I promised to improve recreation, tourism, and economic development, and thanks to the Macon Tracks and partners, we’ll be doing all three that weekend!”
“We want to do anything we can to encourage our patients… our employees…everybody…to eat healthier and move more,” says Katherine McLeod, First Choice CEO. “So we support things that help people improve their health, from this race to BikeWalk Macon to the Poplar Street Farmers Market.”
The race will start and end in Carolyn Crayton Park (formerly Central City Park). The course will take runners by many of the locations linked to the community’s musical heritage, including the Big House, Capricorn Studios, Mercer’s McDuffie Center for Strings, Vineville Academy, and more.
First Choice provides primary medical care to anyone, whether they have insurance or not, and they have full-time doctors and nurse practitioners on staff. For a complete list of services visit their website at www.fcpcga.org. They also have a pharmacy in the Downtown Macon location that is open to anybody, and they will even deliver medication to you for free.
“We’re the family doctor for so many people and families, and we are always trying to help them find healthier ways to live,” says Mcleod. Last year, they provided service to 11,329 people at their six locations. “A healthier lifestyle could mean fewer trips to the doctor, less money spent on medications, and more time at home with family,”
“This will be an experience like no other, and I want to thank First Choice for joining in this effort to improve people’s health,” said FM Barron with Macon Tracks. “Even if you’re not running, you can still be part of the event by becoming a sponsor, letting people know about it, and volunteering along the course.
“This is going to be a very exciting addition to our community, one that will help people improve their overall health and wellness when they prepare and participate,” says Visit Macon President & CEO Gary Wheat. “It will also serve as a draw for people from around the state and Southeast to visit our community, learn about our musical heritage, and enjoy all our city has to offer visitors.”
You can sign up for the race at www.macontracks.org/macon-music-half-marathon. Macon Tracks is also looking for sponsors and volunteers. Click here to follow the Facebook page for updates.
About First Choice Primary Care
First Choice Primary Care was established in 2007 as a non-profit community health center operating in Macon and Warner Robins. As a community health center, we provide quality care to insured, uninsured, and underserved individuals. We also help you learn more about how to stay healthy, manage any chronic problems, and improve your overall medical status. Dr. Timothy Graves leads a team of doctors, nurse practitioners, and clinical support staff dedicated to providing quality healthcare to our patients.
First Choice is governed by a board of directors representing the local community. Current board members include Camille Hope, Jonathan Alderman, Dr. David Parish, Linda Holland, Dr. Steve Corkery, Rosalind McMillan, Dr. Thomas Duval, Mable Wheeler, and Elbert McQueen.
First Choice collaborates with other community agencies and organizations to identify and address the health needs of our patients, and support initiatives in housing, education, community development, and public health that contribute to the wellbeing of the citizens of Macon-Bibb and Houston counties.
First Choice is in Downtown Macon on Poplar Street, in East Macon (171 Emery Highway), in South Macon (2525 2nd Street) on the campus of Ingram-Pye Elementary School (855 Anthony Road), and in Warner Robins (207 Green Street). They also provide services at Daybreak (174 Walnut Street0 to people experiencing homelessness.