Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Donates 4,000 Pedometers for Entire Mansfield ISD Staff

MANSFIELD, Texas, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Methodist Mansfield
Medical Center will provide a pedometer to every staff member of
the Mansfield Independent School District as well as sponsor a
Principals’ Fitness Challenge program to promote the importance of
health and fitness. By helping principals and school personnel
create a healthier atmosphere for learning and working, Methodist
Mansfield Medical Center is creating a healthy environment for the
community.

“Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is joining forces with
Mansfield ISD to promote healthy schools and improve health and
academic outcomes,” says President of Methodist Mansfield Medical
Center Laura Irvine. “By providing pedometers and sponsoring the
Principals’ Fitness Challenge we hope to increase healthy
behaviors, encourage healthy role models for students, increase
employee morale and promote a positive community image.”

Healthy schools create an environment where students can become
fit, healthy, and ready to learn. A health conscious atmosphere
helps students achieve their full academic potential and supports
them in developing lifelong healthy behaviors.  Methodist
Mansfield Medical Center recognizes that what happens in the
classroom, gymnasium, cafeteria, at school events, at home, and in
the community are interrelated and can reinforce healthy lifestyles
and decisions.

“I want our employees to know we value their health and
wellness,” says Dr. Bob Morrison MISD Superintendent of Schools.
“If our staff identifies even small ways to improve their health,
we’ll have accomplished something positive. We hope this challenge
becomes a catalyst to promote district wellness, improve workforce
productivity and reduce the costs of employee absenteeism and
health care.”

The Principals’ Fitness Challenge is designed for campus
administrators to voluntarily challenge themselves to a free and
simple-to-follow 12-week fitness and wellness program. The goal is
to encourage pa

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