In collaboration between the Chenango County Healthy Heart Coalition and The Evening Sun, we will be running a monthly series of articles on individuals in our community who exemplify a healthy lifestyle. The Healthy Heart Coalition, whose lead agency is Chenango Memorial Hospital, has compiled a list of individuals who have made the conscious decision to live a healthy life. Whether through diet, exercise, or overcoming health related issues, these people serve as an example to us all that becoming healthy is possible for anyone. If you know someone who you would like to nominate as a Healthy Hero, contact Jessica Lewis at 337-3080 or e-mail jlewis@evesun.com.

Dr. Scott Cohen has an easy way of convincing his patients that making the transition to a healthy lifestyle can be done. He simply shows them a picture of himself from about four years ago.

Today, Dr. Cohen is the picture of health. He stays in shape by doing things he enjoys, like biking, swimming, hiking, skiing and playing racquet ball, but four years ago, Cohen explained things were much different. He remembers weighing just over 240 pounds and thinking “enough is enough.”