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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Food, fun and Fitness
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Health First Family Care Center offers an interactive approach to health and fitness. Families meet monthly with a nutritionist and a social worker for education and fun activities. Children receive a free membership to the Boys and Girls Club for a free family swim every Wednesday night. CD Recreation offers a recreation/sports program on the first and third Saturday. Family members receive free incentive items (e.g. soccer ball) for participating. |
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| Priority Area: | Health Education |
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3, A) Nutrition and diabetes education |
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Goal: |
To educate family low income family members on fitness and nutrition. |
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Method(s): |
An interactive program of education and fitness. |
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| Timeline: |
September 2003 to July 2004. |
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| Indicators: |
The percentage of family members who remain active in the program. |
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| Progress: | An interactive program of education and fitness was held during July and August, 2004, for low-income families. Follow-ups to determine the percentage of participants who remain active in the program were conducted. | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By advocating for funding for similar programs. |
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| Contact Information: |
Paula Harrison, 508-679-9376, x204 |
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