America needs you, now more than ever, to be as healthy and vital as possible. It's up to you to do your part to keep health care affordable for all citizens no matter how young or old. Joining the Pittsburgh Chapter of America's Health Club is a great decision for you and for your family, friends and neighbors, not to mention the less fortunate people in your community. Contrary to popular belief, most people are basically healthy, and can continue to make improvements toward optimal health if given the right motivation. That's where America's Health Club comes in. We intend to make being healthy attractive, fun, and rewarding to everyone, not just the elite athletes and gifted amateurs. Not only will you be motivated for yourself, you will have the energy and enthusiasm to encourage others. Thanks for joining the Club and challenging yourself to help solve America's health care crisis!
- Step One: Determine Your Health Club Score: (Only your total health score is reported so only you will know your individual health information. If you have one of the highest scores you may be asked to verify your health information before awards ceremonies.)
(Health Club Score has Three Components: You; Your Family, Friends and Neighbors; and Your Community. 1000 Total Points)
Your Health Score? 500 Points Total (Your Score = ______ )
Blood Pressure: 120/80 or below = 100 Points; 120/80 to 140/90 = 50 Points
(Links to Heart Assoc, Highmark Publications, Etc.)
Resting Pulse Rate: Below 60 beats /minute = 100 Points; 60 to 70 b/m = 50 Points; 70 to 80 b/m = 25 Points
Links to Related Sites:
(Three Rivers Rowing Association - Learn to love Pgh's beautiful rivers up close. Learn to Row Indoors; No Experience Necessary! Visually impaired program and Corporate teams. Also good for improving BP, Weight, & HDL Cholesterol)
Total Cholesterol: Below 180 =100 Points; 180 to 200 = 50 Points; 200 to 220 = 25 Points (Related Links to Classes)
Non-Smoking: Have never smoked or have not smoked for 5 years or more = 100 Points; Have not smoked for 1 to 3 years = 50 Points
Related Links:
(Community Health Challenge of SWPA - Conducts a variety of Smoking Cessation and education programs. Can also provide a wide variety of Health Promotion programs and education for your organization)
Weight: Within 20 pounds of ideal weight =100 Points; Within 40 pounds of ideal weight = 50 Points (Related Weight Loss Program Links)
Bonus Points: Have had a checkup with both doctor and dentist within the past year ? 50 Points
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Your Family, Friends, and Neighbors? 250 Points Total (Your FFN Score - _____ )
Current CPR Certification - 50 Points (Links to Red Cross, Heart Association, other CPR Class Schedules)
Blood Donation/Assisting with a Blood Drive? 50 Points (Links to Central Blood Bank, Red Cross)
Certification to Teach CPR, Smoking Cessation, or Similar Health Education Program? 50 Points (Links to Heart Association, Cancer Society, Etc)
Signing an Organ Donor Card? 50 Points (Link to Organ Donor Program)
Coaching or Refereeing a Youth Sports Team? 50 Points (Related Links)
Bonus Points: Donating Blood or Assisting with a Blood Drive 4 or more times within the past year? 50 Points (Link to Brighten Life Program, Red Cross)
Your Community? 250 Points (Your Community Score - _____ )
Participation in the Great Race? 50 Points (Link to Great Race)
Participation in a local Walk/Race? 50 Points (Link to Participating Events)
Participation in the Race for a Cure ? 50 Points (Link to Race for the Cure)
Volunteering regularly at a local Senior Citizens Center or Nursing Home? 50 Points (Links to Participating Centers)
Joining a local Health Club, Venture Outdoors, or similar organization? 50 Points (Links to Participating Programs)
Bonus Points: Running the Pittsburgh Marathon? 50 Points (Link to Pittsburgh Marathon)
What is Your Total Health Club Score? Total Possible? 1000 Points Your Score = _______
(This is the score that you will report as part of the application process.)
