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Map 2 Healthy Living

WEBThe Map 2 Healthy LivingTM (M2HLTM)helps users easily identify sites in Michigan where nutrition and physical activity programming is taking place. Its purpose is to make it easier for mission-aligned programs to build synergy between and among providers and partners. Such synergies help funders and programmers to better target future

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Safe Routes to Health

WEBSafe Routes to Health. Safe Routes to Health (SR2H) is a program focused on addressing unmet health needs in underserved, low-income communities. SR2H is an AmeriCorps program administered by the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF).It was developed by assessing both barriers to healthy living and opportunities to overcome those barriers.

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Governor Whitmer makes appointments to the Governor’s Council …

WEBLANSING, MI — In early December, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports (Council).

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The Long and Short Term Benefits of Being Physically Active

WEBNot as widely-known but no less important, however, are the short-term — and, in fact, often immediate — benefits of physical activity. Physical activity improves sleep, reducing the time needed to get to sleep and promoting deeper, more effective sleep. Other benefits include improved cognition, reduced stress, and improved mood.

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The Intersection of Public Art and Public Health Part I

WEBIn public spaces, art is more than placemaking, it has a deeper role to play. Research tells us that public art sparks curiosity, reduces stress, provides a sense of community, and makes a positive impact on the health and well-being …

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Governor Whitmer Announces Appointments to the Governor’s …

WEBLansing, Mich — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports pursuant to Executive Order No. 1992-05. “We look forward to working with our new council members and welcome back those who have been reappointed” shared CEO and President Amy Ghannam, Michigan …

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Governor's Fitness Awards

WEBThis is the highest award presented by Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. In addition to health and/or athletic accomplishments, this award recognizes a lifetime of achievement through volunteering, honoring, partnering, and supporting others over the whole of one’s career.

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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Governor’s Council on …

WEBGovernor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Willie R. Burton, of Bloomfield Hills, is a high school athletics program associate for the Detroit Public Schools Community District and a former professional basketball player with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Michigan Moves Month

WEBMay 2024: Michigan Moves Month. May 01, 2024. WHEREAS, physical activity plays a critically important role in overall health; and, WHEREAS, physical activity is a cost-effective, fun, safe, and evidence-based public health intervention to address chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, as well as mental illness and …

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Program Materials

WEBOur Resources. Michigan Fitness Foundation offers a variety of nutrition and physical education resources that inspire children, teens, and adults to lead healthier lives. Our thoroughly tested materials include a variety of programs, curricula, teaching aids and other interactive materials for educators that support learning and behavior change.

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