The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention

📸🏃‍♂️ What an amazing Move with the Mayor® run and walk at the 92nd Annual United States Conference of Mayors Meeting in Kansas City! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this empowering event promoting heart health and social connectivity. ❤️

What a great way to explore KC!

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🎉 Happy Juneteenth!

Today, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States while celebrating equality, freedom, and resilience.

As we honor this historic day, let us also remember the importance of caring for our hearts.

Did you know heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death among Black Americans?

Here are some heart-healthy ways to celebrate Juneteenth:

Cook heart-healthy meals. Celebrate with delicious dishes that are good for your heart. Add plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to your Juneteenth feast.

Get active. Take a walk, go for a bike ride, or dance to your favorite music. Physical activity is great for your heart health and overall well-being.

Learn about your family health history. Use this day to talk to your loved ones about their health history. Understanding your risk factors for heart disease and stroke can help you take steps to protect your heart.

Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a healthier future together!

The National Forum is truly inspired by Mayor Amy Bublak's commitment to fostering an active and healthy community through Move with the Mayor®.

Thank you, Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler, MPA, and GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls, for leading the "Walk with the Mayor" event! 🌟

Attention employers and business owners! 📢

Did you know that investing in employee wellness can result in a more productive and engaged workforce? 💼

Check out this infographic to learn more about the benefits of prioritizing high blood pressure care:https://www.ftichep.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CDCF_Employer-Business-Case-HTN_Fact-Sheets_11.13.2023_PuttingPeopleFirst.pdf

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Happy Father’s Day!

Today, let’s celebrate the amazing dads and father figures who shape our lives. It’s also a great time to remind all the fathers out there to take care of their heart health.

🫀 Heart disease is a leading threat to men’s health, but it’s preventable with the right lifestyle choices.

This Father’s Day, encourage the dads or father figures in your life to:

🏃‍♂️ Stay active with regular exercise.

🥗 Eat heart-healthy meals.

🧘‍♂️ Reduce stress through relaxation techniques.

🛌 Get plenty of quality sleep.

Let’s help our dads live long, healthy lives. ❤️

The National Forum is thrilled to see Mayor Katrina Thompson and the members of Broadview Missionary Baptist Church kicking off the week with such a heart-healthy initiative! 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️

Partnerships like these are crucial as they integrate community efforts to promote cardiovascular health and overall well-being.

Walking is a simple yet effective way to:

🫀 Enhance heart health
✨ Reduce stress
🤝 Strengthen community bonds.

Keep up the great work, Broadview! ❤️👏

The National Forum is thrilled to announce that the American Pharmacists Association awarded us the prestigious 2024 H.A.B. Dunning Award! 🎉

This accolade recognizes our commitment to enhance access to pharmacist care and improve community health. Since 2021, we’ve led a multi-sector collaborative effort that has seen 75 policy changes in 32 states.

But our work isn’t done. Join us as we continue to advocate for policy and system changes to equitably improve health outcomes for Americans.

Learn more: https://www.nationalforum.org/apha-awards-national-forum-with-h-a-b-dunning-award/

Break the chains of anxiety and depression by incorporating physical activity into your daily routine. ⛓️

Physical activity can help prevent or reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Whether it’s a walk in nature with a friend or a group fitness class, get moving, and experience the positive impact on your mental health. 🚶🏾✨

Learn more: nationalforum.org/connect-with-mwtm

Did you know building connections is crucial for protecting against depression?

Group activities like walks or yoga sessions with friends foster social bonds and boost your mood.

Step towards better mental health by incorporating physical activity into your social interactions. 🤝💪🚶

Learn more: nationalforum.org/connect-with-mwtm

These are just two examples of the activities mayors like Kim Norton - Serving as Mayor in Rochester, MN are promoting in their communities to encourage social connection, physical activity, and mental well-being. 🤝🏃‍♂️😊

Check out Mayor Kayce Munyeneh's feed, where she consistently inspires her followers to stay active and healthy by leading by example. 💪🏃‍♀️

Back in my regular gym!

Feeling anxious?

Move with us!

Physical activity and connecting with others can be a powerful tool in managing anxiety. Let’s support each other and break free together.

Learn more: nationalforum.org/connect-with-mwtm

The National Forum is thrilled to see Mayor Katrina Thompson encouraging the Broadview community to stay fit this spring, summer and into the fall! 🌞🍁

Let's stay fit this Summer!

Join Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler, MPA, and GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls every second Saturday at 9 a.m. for a monthly walk starting June 8.

You don't want to miss this opportunity to connect with the community, get active, and improve your mental health!

👟 Move with the Mayor and GirlTrek! 👟

Join me on the 2nd Saturday of each month (beginning in June) for a morning of exercise for our bodies and our mental health🚶🏾‍♀️

Join the Move with the Mayor® Spring Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge! 🌷

Engaging in physical activity with family, friends, coworkers, and other people in your community gives you the opportunity to:

🌍 Explore new places.
🎭 Express yourself.
❤️ Improve your cardiovascular health.
😌 Relax and reduce stress.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Build stronger relationships.
🎉 And so much more!

Don’t miss the chance to improve your physical and mental well-being.

Join us for the today!

Learn more: nationalforum.org/move-with-mwtm

Lace up your sneakers and join the Move with the Mayor® Spring Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge!

Did you know regular physical activity (~20 minutes a day), like walking, rolling, jogging, or dancing with friends, reduces your risk of heart disease, strengthens social bonds, and boosts your mood? 🏃🧑🏾‍🦽🕺🏾

Let’s step towards a healthier, happier community together!

Learn more: nationalforum.org/connect-with-mwtm

Thanks, City of Waterloo, Iowa - City Hall, for sharing this fun fact about the benefits of biking! 🚴‍♂️

40% of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, making bicycling a feasible and fun way to get around. Tomorrow is National Bike to Work Day, so let's have some fun and ride to work!

Save the date for City of Fontana, CA - City Government's upcoming event!

🤗 Thank you to everyone who joined Healthy Fontana for the first free Yoga in the Park event this past Saturday as a part of the Move with the Mayor physical activity challenge.
Your presence made our community stronger and our bodies more resilient.

🗓️ Save the date for our next activity!
Ping Pong Basketball 🏀 in honor of National Men's Health Month
• Saturday, June 8, 2024
• 2pm - 4pm
• 15556 Summit Ave. Sports Pavilion

FREE health screenings, fun activities, and giveaways!
For more information, visit healthy.fontanaca.gov, or call (909) 350-6542.

Move, smile, repeat.

Who said physical activity can’t be fun?

Join the Move with the Mayor® Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge and discover new ways to stay

active with your friends and family. 🏃 👩🏾‍🦽🏋🏾‍♂️

Remember to share your activities using and tag us in your posts.

Let’s inspire each other to move more!

Visit nationalforum.org/connect-with-mwtm to learn more.

Did you know that social connection is vital to physical and mental health?

According to the CDC, strong social ties reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. They can even contribute to a longer lifespan.

Let’s come together, get active, and prioritize our well-being!

Learn more: nationalforum.org/connect-with-mwtm

Move with the Mayor® in the news! 🗞️

Check out this news story about Tigard Mayor Heidi Lueb joining the initiative to promote social connectivity, physical activity, and mental health.

Tigard’s ‘Move with the Mayor’ challenge encourages physical activity Behavioral health is an issue impacting our communities, but experts say just getting outside and moving makes a positive change in how we feel. The mayor of Tigard knows this and is inviting others to join her.