Saturday, September 9, 2017

EXERCISE IS MEDICINE

Exercise is Medicine is a concept that is committed to the belief that physical activity is integral in the prevention and treatments of disease and should be regularly assessed and "treated" as part of all health care.

The Pulse Generator is adopting "Exercise is Medicine" as our theme for the 2017 - 2018 year.  We are supporting our commitment to EDUCATE by changing perspectives about the importance of daily exercise, COMMUNICATE by sharing this commitment in activities and presentations, and MOTIVATE by supporting all levels of fitness and wellness with variety and diversity.

Our goal is not to tell medical professionals how to do their job, but rather support the goal of good health and incident prevention by encouraging our AHS community members to include exercise as an important part of their personal care and wellness.  Over the next year we will present information, activities, ideas and incentives with the purpose of:
- encouraging the incorporation and importance of activity into daily life.
- offering strategies and options in a variety of ways to support all levels
of fitness and capabilities.
- developing and presenting information about physical activity and exercise
as a key health indicator.
- share the talent, ability and knowledge that Pulse Generator Team have and how they can be a resource, an assistant and a motivator in accepting the challenge and
initiative of daily activity.

Over the next year monthly themes, activities, incentives and presentations will holistically support the concept of "Exercise is Medicine" and the integration of exercise into daily life as a benefit to everyone in an accessible and honest way.

What do you members in our community say?
"The is awesome! I'm on board with this kind of thinking.  Being active is important for everyone! Staying active, along with good nutrition and getting enough sleep, is important to be healthy, happy, and leading a good life".         Dr. J MacLean


"If we (AHS employees) don't keep ourselves in reasonable shape, who will be left
to take care of our patients?!".         AHS Physician

WHAT DO YOU THINK?