PASSPORTto Good Health

A partnership with the

City of Westland and

Garden City Hospital

Challenge #1

“Heart Healthy Eating”

Listen to your heartShare your favorite heart-healthy recipe or how you’ve incorporated heart-healthy eating into your diet. Turn in at Westland City Hall (36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185) or any Garden City Hospital location (6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135)(35550 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185) or submit online at www.gch.org/passport-to-good-health for prize entry.

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Share the title of a heart-healthy recipe or how you‘ve adopted heart-healthy eating for this challenge:

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Put your heart into healthy eating

Share with us! Share your heart-healthy recipe or recipe outcome on Facebook @GardenCityHospital @CityofWestland or Twitter @GCHcares @CityofWestland for extra prize entry.

February is American Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month. Heart disease remains the #1 killer in both men and women in the U.S. One way to lower the risk is to introduce more heart-healthy foods into your diet. To raise awareness, this Passport to Good Health challenge is about bettering your heart through healthy eating.

Challenge: Incorporateheart-healthy eating

This may include foods like:

• Fish• Nuts• Berries• Oatmeal• Dark beans

All entries will be featured in a special heart-healthy community cookbook!

February - March

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What makes you happy? Share one thing that you’ve done to help encourage mindfulness for you or others. Turn in at Westland City Hall (36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185) or any Garden City Hospital location (6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135)(35550 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185) or submit online at www.gch.org/passport-to-good-health for prize entry.

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I‘ve encouraged mindfulness by:

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Mind over matter

Share with us! Share your mindfulness activities on Facebook @GardenCityHospital @CityofWestland or Twitter @GCHcares @CityofWestland for extra prize entry.

May is Mental Health Month. Being healthy is not just about maintaining a healthy body, but also a healthy mind. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety, which can also impact your overall physical health. This Passport to Good Health challenge is about improving your mental health.

Challenge: Do one thing that helps promote a healthy mind

This may include things like:

• Playing sports• Photography• Arts & crafts• Yoga• Listening to music• Writing or blogging• Attending a stress management or

burnout course

Challenge #2

“Mindfulness”

April - May

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Always better safeShare one thing you did to help reduce your safety risks. Turn in at Westland City Hall (36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185) or any Garden City Hospital location (6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135)(35550 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185) or submit online at www.gch.org/passport-to-good-health for prize entry.

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I encouraged safety this month by:

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Safety first

Share with us! Share your safety efforts on Facebook @GardenCityHospital @CityofWestland or Twitter@GCHcares @CityofWestland for extra prize entry.

June is Safety Month. In any situation, whether it’s work, on the road or at home, safety should always be top of mind. Accidents happen, but there are many things you can do to prevent risks and stay safe. This Passport to Good Health challenge is about encouraging safety.

Challenge: Do one thing that encourages safety

This may include:

• Keeping a well-stocked first aid kit in your car and at home

• Wearing safety equipment while excercising or working

• Having a hand-ready copy of your emergency medical information

• Taking a safety course (i.e. Self defense, CPR)

Challenge #3

“Safety”

June - July

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Walk a mile in your shoesWalk one mile or more and record below. Turn in at Westland City Hall (36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185) or any Garden City Hospital location (6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135)(35550 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185) or submit online at www.gch.org/passport-to-good-health for prize entry.

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I achieved my walk-a-mile goal by:

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One step at a time

Share with us! Tell us how you achieved your walking goal on Facebook @GardenCityHospital @CityofWestland or Twitter @GCHcares @CityofWestland for extra prize entry.

Walking is one of the easiest ways to help you live a healthier life. Even just a brisk walk a day can help prevent and manage conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Walking also helps maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your bones and muscles and improve your mood. For this Passport to Good Health challenge, get up and get walking.

Challenge: Walk 1 mile

This may include walking:

• Your dog• On a treadmill• Outside, on a trail• With family or friends• At a park, zoo, or the mall

Bonus Challenge: Track your steps with a pedometer and challenge your friends and family!

Challenge #4

“Walk a Mile”

August - September

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Fall back on track with your healthWhat can you do to get back on track with your health? Share below. Turn in at Westland City Hall (36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185) or any Garden City Hospital location (6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135)(35550 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185)or submit online at www.gch.org/passport-to-good-health for prize entry.

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My healthy challenge is:

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Turn over a new leaf

Share with us! How are you getting back on track with your health? Share on Facebook @GardenCityHospital @CityofWestland or Twitter @GCHcares @CityofWestland for extra prize entry.

Creativity isn’t just good for Halloween costumes, you can also get creative in improving your health. For this Passport to Good Health challenge, think of one thing that effects your health regime. Poor eating habits? Stress? Lack of sleep? Don’t do whatever is holding you back!

Challenge: Create your own!

This may include:

• Excercising for one hour per day instead of 30 minutes

• Getting an extra hour of sleep each night

• Adding more fruit to your diet

Helpful Hint: Keep your challenge specific and realistic. Challenge yourself but don‘t push yourself beyond your limits. Try to stick to one goal so you can maximize your outcome.

Challenge #5

“Fall Back on Track”

October

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It is in giving that we receiveHow do you give back during the holiday season? Share below and turn in at Westland City Hall (36300 Warren Rd, Westland, MI 48185) or any Garden City Hospital location (6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, MI 48135)(35550 Central City Pkwy, Westland, MI 48185) or submit online at www.gch.org/passport-to-good-health for prize entry.

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I give back by:

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Give back

Share with us! How do you recognize the season of giving? Share on Facebook @GardenCityHospital @CityofWestland or Twitter @GCHcares @CityofWestland for extra prize entry.

Tis’ the season of giving. The holidays can be a joyous time filled with food, family and gifts. However, it’s also important to recognize ways we can give back to our community and those less fortunate. This Passport to Good Health challenge is about paying it forward.

Challenge: Give back

This may include:

• Donate to a local food drive• Donate to the “Giving Tree“• “Adopt a family“• Volunteer (i.e. Homeless shelter,

soup kitchen, senior center, hospital)

• Spend time with someone in need

Challenge #6

“Pay it Forward”

November - December

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