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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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DMH
Health Initiative |
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The DMH Health Initiative supports an ongoing effort to improve the physical fitness of residents of DMH-funded group residences and participants in outpatient services. The programs provided by the Corrigan Mental Health Center and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health will encourage participation in a number of physical fitness activities designed to improve fitness and counter a sedentary lifestyle. |
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Health Education |
Funded by a Healthy City micro-grant supported by |
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3,C) Physical Fitness Education |
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Goal: |
To improve physical fitness of Department of Mental Health group home residents and outpatients |
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Method(s): |
Utilization of special events to challenge clients to participate in physical fitness activities such as walking and running |
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Continuous throughout the year |
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Weight loss, improved fitness, and improved self-esteem |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Limited to DMH group home residents and outpatients |
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