Public Health Staff-Public Health Units-Physical Activity-Ottawa

Ottawa Public Health staff took part in the alPHa challenge...

Ottawa Public Health staff took part in the alPHa challenge yesterday!   Yesterday, Ottawa Public Health took part in the province-wide alPHa Challenge, where Public Health units across Ontario were competing to have the highest percentage of staff completing 30 minutes of physical activity on May 10th. Yesterday, 40 Ottawa Public Health staff took part in the urban pole walking clinics that were organized by the Healthy Living Team.Has your workplace organized a similar event? We want to hear about it @ottawahealthAdding 30 minutes of exercise into your day doesn’t have to be hard. Here are a few ideas to help get you started:

• Become an “active tourist” by exploring the City of Ottawa by walking or biking along the many paths and trails or taking a heritage walk with your family.
• While out on your walk stop by your local library and borrow a pedometer to make every step count!  Visit the library website for more information and helpful how-to’s on setting goals and tracking your progress.
• Stairs are a quick way to increase stamina and boost muscle and are usually faster than waiting for the elevator.  Challenge yourself and some coworkers to join the ‘Stairway to Health’ this May!

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Medical Officer Of Health-Public Health Staff-Ontario Health Unit-David Chernushenko

Ottawa Public Health staff to step it up in provincial fitness challenge

Councillor David Chernushenko, member of the Ottawa Board of Health and Dr. Isra Levy, Medical Officer of Health will be joined by Ottawa Public Health staff to participate in the Annual Health Unit Employee Fitness Challenge.Date: Thursday, May 10
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Centrepointe Park
Starting at Mary Pitt Legacy Court, opposite Ben Franklin Place[[MORE]]This provincewide initiative challenges Ontario health unit employees to lead by example and be physically active for at least 30 minutes on May 10. It is also an opportunity to encourage staff to incorporate physical activity into every workday. Participants will use urban walking poles, take a walk through the park, and strive to make Ottawa Public Health the most active public health unit in Ontario.For more information:
613-580-2450Public inquiries
3-1-1Ottawa Public Health wants to know what your workplace is doing for Physical Activity month. Share your stories and pictures with us! @ottawahealth read more..

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