A movement to inspire a community-wide cultural shift to improve health in and around Fort Worth, Texas.
Fort Worth, Texas
Joined August 2012
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GOT GAME? Does your company have what it takes to win the Cup. Join Oncor & other great Fort Worth companies in the @FitWorth Cup at Vaqueros Field at Sycamore Park. 💙💛🏆💛💙
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The @FitWorth Tour de Fort Worth kicks off in 3 days! Join this free 21-day bike challenge. More info: bit.ly/2rC7NsO #TDFW2017
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Proud of the work our very own @FitWorth program is doing 2encourage residents 2commit to healthier lifestyles! @ITSTIME #communitychallenge xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261283…
We are joined by 5 Mayor's Fitness Councils (MHFCs): @FitCitySA @FitWorth @FitMayorCC @HLMHarrisCounty @TexasHarlingen #healthiertexas
Visit our website at fitworth.org! We also post frequently on our Facebook page: facebook.com/FitWorth/ #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261404…
Lastly, does anyone have helpful Mayor's Health & Fitness Council resources to share with others? #HealthierTexas
A8 We're not new, but we advise you to get a group of passionate people together and go for it! #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261388…
Q8: For those participating in the #CommunityChallenge and forming a new MHFC for points, what advice can you share? #HealthierTexas
A7 We’ve partnered with corporate sponsors who believe in our work. (1/2) #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261369…
Q7: How has your Council secured funding for new health related projects in the community? #HealthierTexas
A6 And #FitWorth has supported expanding playgrounds & installing salad bars in high schools. (2/2) #HealthierTexas
A6 Yes, there’s overlap b/w the SHAC & our Advisory Board. @FortWorth_ISD has been a great partner, (1/2) #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261357…
Q6: Does your MHFC work together with your districts’ School Health Advisory Council(s)? If so, how? #HealthierTexas
A5 We’ll continue to measure success by lives changed, volunteers involved, and funds raised. (2/2) #HealthierTexas
A5 Since 2012, @FortWorthISD has reduced childhood obesity by 5%, and we’ve been a partner in that. (1/2) #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261343…
Q5: How is your MHFC planning to measure its success in 2017, and beyond? #HealthierTexas
A4 We’ll expand existing programs & adopt new ones that align with our focus, like sponsoring running clubs/new playgrounds #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261329…
Q4: What are some of your Councils’ main goals right now? What did your goal-setting process look like? #HealthierTexas
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A3 #FitWorth leaders have non-profit management, community engagement, and health expertise (1/2) #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261315…
Q3: If your MHFC is already developed, what has helped the group stay engaged, focused, and working together? #HealthierTexas
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Tune in to our #HealthierTexas Tweetchat on Mayor's Health & Fitness Councils, happening NOW!
A2 At first, it was creating awareness! Our greatest challenge now is stretching resources to serve as many as possible. #HealthierTexas xitter.cf/ITSTIME/status/8261300…
Q2: What were the biggest challenges when forming your MHFC, or what are they currently if you're forming one now? #HealthierTexas