Where's the "Health Bucks" for exercise programs?
I was thrilled to hear that the NYC Health Department District Public Health Offices are distributing Health Bucks worth $2 each, which people can use to buy food at Farmers markets. Now, we need the other half of the equation to be either promoted or subsidized too. There are many free exercise programs and classes in the same districts that have health offices. Let's see more effort to promote those, or to issue $2 health bucks to offset the cost of classes that require a fee.
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Posted 6 weeks ago
DrumsC wrote
Flag as inappropriateWhat an interesting idea, nbruning. People definitely need to eat good foods AND exercise to stay healthy. Now, how can the health department be pushed in this direction in terms of paying for a portion of exercise classes?
Posted 5 weeks ago
nbruning wrote
Flag as inappropriateLet's start a write-in/call-in campaign prodding the DOH to think about it.
Posted 5 weeks ago
Riverside wrote
Flag as inappropriateSounds like a great idea! How do we start something like that??
Posted 2 weeks ago
nbruning wrote
Flag as inappropriateStart writing, emailing, phoning our local government representatives and the health department. Are you a member of a group that would like to take this on?
Posted 3 weeks ago
kalayan wrote
Flag as inappropriateyou exercise doesn't mean you are physically fit. Do you consider Sumo wrestler physically fit too. Good grief.
Posted 2 weeks ago
nbruning wrote
Flag as inappropriateYou are so right! There's more to health and fitness than exercise.