"Brookfield in Motion"- Building healthier lifestyles one step at a time.
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital has joined forces with several key community organizations in a combined effort to put "Brookfield in Motion." The Brookfield in Motion initiative is a unique partnership between the hospital and several government, school and business organizations. The group's common goal is to reduce chronic disease in the community through promoting healthy living, encouraging regular exercise, and raising awareness to the health and wellness services available throughout the community.
Whether is it encouraging community members to utilize the area's numerous bike and walking paths, play with their family at one of several parks, listen to a health professional speak on a wellness issue, or get up and exercise at the senior center, the Brookfield in Motion collation is committed to offering a variety of opportunities for exercise, improving the quality of life or becoming educated on wellness.
To celebrate the start of its second year of the Brookfield in Motion campaign, the collaboration coordinated the “Brookfield in Motion Play Day”, a free event for all local students on the first day of summer vacation. Play Day 2006 had over 300 in attendance, and in 2007 the event grew to over 500 participants. Activities included free healthy activities for elementary and middle school students, mini massages for parents, a Tai Chi demonstration, games, life skills activities, and a Bike Safety course. Health related information and hand-outs were available to all attendees.