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Mass in Motion: Success StoriesHere's an
overview of Mass In Motion (PDF) One aspect of Mass in Motion has been the implementation of Body Mass Index (BMI) screening in our schools. Here's an account of
Implementing BMI Screening in Public Schools Across the Commonwealth Another component of Mass In Motion are new requirements that ensure healthier menu and snack options in all state agencies and facilities.
Learn more (PDF) Learn more about
Mass Children at Play (PDF) Here's an
account (PDF) Community leaders in Fitchburg have also been working hard to improve the safety and overall conditions of the city's parks. Learn more
here (PDF) Recognizing the importance of locally grown fresh produce in a healthy diet, town leaders in Franklin built a
community garden (PDF) In Gloucester, city leaders are working to
improve pedestrian access (PDF) City leaders in New Bedford developed
Healthy Eating New Bedford (PDF) In Springfield, city leaders are working to promote school gyms
(PDF) At the state level, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections offers an
innovative Worksite Wellness program (PDF) The Massachusetts Hospital Association is also
making big changes (PDF) Staff members at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission are also taking advantage of that agency's
Worksite Wellness program (PDF) Here are
details (PDF) Healthy City Fall River - Fall River and New Bedford residents are combining efforts to create a
safe, regional bikeway
Healthy Mission Hill (PDF) Holyoke - See how Nuestras Raíces is promoting economic, human and community development through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment. Shape Up Somerville - Learn how Somerville became a national model of healthy living.
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This information is provided by the Department of Public Health.






