By Hon. E. P. Chet Greene
October 4 2026 | Featured Story
The road from Liberta to Block House, Shirley’s Height is not for the faint of heart. It is a climb that demands breath, sweat and determination. Yesterday, as the St. Paul’s community gathered for the inaugural event of Health Month 2026, that steep ascent became a powerful metaphor for the journey we are taking together toward wellness.
The turnout for the Health Walk was nothing short of inspiring. We saw the young and the young at heart, the fit and the striving, all moving in unison with a common goal. As we trekked from Liberta up to the historic Shirley Heights, we did more than just exercise; we demonstrated that St. Paul’s is a community that understands a vital truth: that a healthy people make for a stronger and more productive community.
This walk was the perfect launch to Week One of our activities, fittingly themed “Move It.” The walk is just the beginning. The momentum must not stop at the summit of Block House.
As we continue through this first week, I call on every member of the St. Paul’s community to embrace the spirit of movement.
The human body was designed for motion. Whether you walk, jog, run, or dance, the prescription is simple: do something physical for at least 30 minutes every day this week. Let us keep our bodies active and our spirits high.
Physical activity however, is only one pillar of our collective health. While we move our bodies, we must also sharpen our minds and this is why I invite everyone to the next major highlight of our calendar: the Community Lecture on Monday, 12th October, 2026.
This promises to be a transformative evening. We are honored to welcome Dr. Jerry Simon, alongside a distinguished panel of medical doctors and health and wellness professionals, for an event styled “The Difficult Medical Conversations.”
Held on DA Deck at the Empowerment Center, this forum is designed to break the silence on the health issues we often whisper about or ignore entirely. It is an opportunity for live interaction with the experts who can answer the questions we are often afraid to ask. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be carried live on all WTP platforms, ensuring that no one is left behind in this crucial dialogue.
This year, our overarching theme is clear: “Know Your Numbers – Own Your Health.” We cannot manage what we do not measure. It is time to stop walking in ignorance regarding our Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, A1C and BMI. Ignorance is not bliss; it is a risk we cannot afford. Too often, we become statistics simply because we did not have the knowledge or the courage to confront our health markers. We must change that narrative. As a community, let us resolve to embrace change.
I urge you to follow WTP Radio, our website, Facebook page, Twitter and our other media platforms for updates, information and highlights. More importantly, I urge you to be a missionary of and for this message. Spread the word to your neighbors, your family and your friends.
As we build on the success of yesterday’s climb, let us move our bodies, educate our minds and know our numbers. By doing so, we don’t just improve our own lives; we build a stronger, more vibrant St. Paul’s for generations to come.
Know your numbers. Own your health.
