Dr. Mercado and the Santa Anita Family YMCA have teamed up to provide a series of discussions with the kids and the parents of our local communities to Inform and Encourage. Our series is designed to provide information on popular health related topics and as a result provide encouragement to make positive healthy changes. This 2012 Speaker Series includes 9 monthly health related topics alternating child and adult topics from February through the month of October. The first topic of 2012 discusses fluid replacement, it’s importance to the human body, what to look for in a sports drink label, and much more. Please join us for an all important kick-off topic in our 2012 Speaker Series so that together we can work to Build Strong Kids, Strong Families, and Strong Communities in order to improve your Health and Your Future.


