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Promoting Active Communities Webinar
Governor Snyder named Honorary Chair of ACES 2012
2012 PAC Assessment: Envisioning and Evaluating Active Communities
Governor's Fitness Awards
Governor Snyder's 4x4 Plan for Health Aims to Build a Stronger Michigan
Promoting Active Communities Webinar
The Michigan Fitness Foundation would like to announce a new webinar series for the Promoting Active Communities (PAC) program. Active communities are places people want to live, work, and play and are designed for walking and biking opportunities. The first webinar, "Using the PAC Assessment to Create Active, Livable Communities," will outline the components of the Promoting Active Communities Program. Community representatives from across the state are invited to join in as we delve into the basic principles of defining an active community, designing and planning for activity, and describing the benefits of active living environments. Please join us for this FREE learning opportunity on May 15 from 1-2pm. Register at GoToMeeting
Governor Snyder named Honorary Chair of ACES 2012
Governor Rick Snyder has been named Honorary Chair of ACES (All Children Exercise
Simultaneously) Day in Michigan, an event that encourages healthier lifestyles through
regular physical activity among students.
An active lifestyle and proper nutrition provide a solid foundation for the health
and success of our children, Snyder said. Parents can set an example by exercising
regularly and eating right. Staying physically fit can be fun, especially when you do it as
a family. Let's commit to making Michigan a healthy state in 2012.
Michigan students participating in the annual ACES event will take part in a
school-coordinated exercise activity on Wednesday, May 2. The Michigan Fitness
Foundation (MFF) expects to register more than 1,000 schools from all 83 counties as
participants in the day. For more information, or to register your schools, please visit
www.michiganfitness.org/aces.
Farm Bureau Insurance celebrates its 14th year in support of ACES in Michigan. Their
generous support allows MFF to provide an online idea kit to schools, an educational
newsletter and stickers for ACES participants. With their help, ACES enables each
school to celebrate the importance and fun of regular physical activity.
2012 PAC Assessment: Envisioning and Evaluating
Active Communities
2012 PAC Assessment: Envisioning and Evaluating Active Communities
The 2012 Promoting Active Communities (PAC) Assessment has been launched!
The PAC program provides free online assessment that helps communities evaluate
their built environment, policies and programs in relation to walkways and bikeways.
Any city, village, township or charter township in Michigan is eligible to register; all
communities must register for the assessment by June 15, 2012. To learn more about
active communities, the PAC program and registering for the assessment, visit MI Health Tools.
Completing the PAC assessment is the initial step for communities aiming to
provide opportunities for walking and biking to destinations and improve the safety
of their neighborhood. Upon completing the assessment, communities will receive a
personalized feedback report identifying ways to develop more active environments,
which enhances the economic vitality of the hometown. Program participants also
use assessment results to inform their local planning process and create a stronger,
more sustainable community. There are five levels of the PAC Award, and each award
recipient earns recognition for their hard work and dedication to creating an active,
healthy environment for their residents. Since the program was started in 2000, 139
communities from 56 counties across Michigan have completed the PAC assessment at
least once, and some communities have moved up an award level.
The PAC program was developed by the Michigan Department of Community
Health, the Michigan Fitness Foundation, Michigan State University and the Prevention
Research Center of Michigan.
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Governor's Fitness Awards
Honorees and finalists for the 2012 Governorâs Fitness Awards have been selected and will be recognized for inspiring and influencing Michigan residents to live a healthy lifestyle.
The Gala Event will take place at Ford Field in Detroit on April 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. A special legislative event will be held at the State Capitol Building that morning beginning at 9:30 a.m., to give honorees an opportunity to meet with their legislators and share their stories.
To purchase tickets or get more information, visit the Governorâs Fitness Award page, including a list of honorees and ways for you to get involved.
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Governor Snyder's 4x4 Plan for Health Aims to Build a Stronger Michigan
Every Michigander has a role to play in improving the health of our state. Governor Rick Snyder announced his vision for building a stronger Michigan on September 14. The Governor indicated that health and wellness is the foundation for Michigan’s economic transformation as well as overall quality of life, and that each Michigan citizen who takes responsibility for his or her health will make a difference for our state.
As a part of his presentation, he laid out the Michigan 4x4 Plan, which encourages all Michiganders to practice four key healthy behaviors:
- Maintain a healthy diet
- Engage in regular exercise
- Get an annual physical examination
- Avoid all tobacco use
In conjunction with these key healthy behaviors, we should all be aware of four key health measures that are closely tied to the incidence of chronic disease:
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol level
- Blood sugar level
“By taking responsibility for our health and making a commitment to Governor Snyder’s 4x4 plan, each Michigander is able to make a difference for our state,” said Marilyn Lieber, president and CEO of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, and the Michigan Fitness Foundation. “We can all do our part to lift Michigan up and improve health status, the economy and ultimately quality of life in our state.”
The Governor’s announcement addressed a number of health issues, including obesity, chronic disease and health care costs. The online “dashboard” for health and wellness can be found on Governor Snyder's website.
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