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Mass In Motion
Action Plan Participant:
City of Fall River Health and Human Services
Mass in Motion is a state-wide initiative to combat obesity and the chronic diseases that result from overweight and lack of physical exercise. Mass in Motion is privately funded by the state’s largest insurance carriers. Fall River is one of only two communities to receive an implementation grant. Mass In Motion seeks to create policy and improve the environment so that making healthy choices, such as walking or biking, are the easiest choices. 

 
Priority Area:  Health Education 
Priority Sub-Area:   

3, A) Nutrition and Diabetes Education
3, C) Physical Fitness Education

Goal:
1 ) Work with local organizations to change policies to support healthy lifestyles
2) Increase improved nutrition and fitness options through system change

Method(s):

Development and promotion of a variety of health improvement resources

Timeline:          

Timeline:  year project; 2009-2011
Indicators:       

Environmental and policy changes that support healthier lifestyles
Progress:  

How citizens can  get involved:

Increased awareness of health resources offered for municipal government employees
Contact Information:

Julianne Kelly, Coordinator at 508-324-2405