Our Community Health Assessment identified the need for a centralized resource for Macomb County residents to access information about physical activity opportunities. This resource, Move More Macomb, was created and informational materials about the health iniative and web based resource at MoveMoreMacomb.org were distributed to community partners, clients, and residents. 

Move More Macomb is an initiative of the Macomb County Health Department to increase physical activity. Regular physical activity can improve health and reduce your risk of developing a chronic disease. Move More Macomb was created to help community members find physical activity opportunities for all fitness levels, ages and costs. Our mission is simple: we want everyone who lives, works and plays in Macomb County to move more! 

You can visit MoveMoreMacomb.org to find out what to know and where to go to be physically active in Macomb County. Move More Macomb answers questions about physical activity: what it is, when you need it, why you need it, where to go to be active, and how to get started. The website features parks and trails, adaptive recreation opportunities (inclusive and accessible for all abilities), educational and fitness classes, recreation and senior centers, sports, walk/run/bike groups, and an attractions map. The website can be reached on a desktop or mobile device.

In coordination with local hospitals, community stakeholders, and partner organizations, more than 30 diverse Macomb County community organizations identified four priority areas for a Community Health Improvement Plan based on the results of the assessment. Chronic Disease and Healthy Lifestyles is one of the four main priority areas and we aim to reduce the proportion of Macomb County adults who engage in no leisure-time physical activity.

Move More Macomb is a web based resource at MoveMoreMacomb.org. To promote this resource, we have promotional print materials available at all Health Department locations, as well as by request at healthplanning@macombgov.org. The Move More Macomb team will be at community events, such as 5K races, physical activity focused events, and other government events, promoting the intiative and provided printed materials and free giveaway items to promote physical activity and fitness. You can find out where to find us through our social media pages at Twitter.com/MCHDHealth or Facebook.com/PublicHealthMacomb!