Community Health, Physical Fitness and Advocacy Related Links

The National Workforce Health Economics Summit
November 10-13, 2009
Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel
Miami, Florida


Strategies for reducing health costs and improving productivity are top priorities for virtually every business.  The National Workforce Health Economics Summit is a tremendous opportunity for professionals to network with their peers and industry thought leaders and innovators.



The Consumer Health World Inaugural Conference will be a groundbreaking, industry wide event that will explore the issues that are defining the consumer demands that are shaping responses to a health care delivery system and technological advances while focusing on critical factors in improving health, saving lives and reducing the nation's healthcare costs. For more information: www.consumerhealthworld.com or (804) 266-7422

www.fitness.gov is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. You can find out about the Council and its work, view our publications, and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations.
http://www.fitness.gov

Fitness, Fitness and Health Exercises @ ABC-of-Fitness.com
Fitness and Health Information - Be Fit! Learn Fitness Exercises, Fitness Programs, and all other Fitness Information.
http://www.abc-of-fitness.com

ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine
http://www.acsm.org

American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
http://www.acfn.org

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
http://www.railstrails.org

International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
http://cms.ihrsa.org

PE4life - Active Body Active Mind
http://www.pe4life.org

National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA)
http://www.ncppa.org

Wellness Councils of America, the premier resource for worksite wellness
http://www.welcoa.org

The Power of Optimism, by Andy Dzurinko, CLU, ChFC
http://www.thepowerofoptimism.com

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
http://www.ncpad.org

National Civic League
http://www.ncl.org

The Institute for Health and Productivity Management
http://www.ihpm.org

The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
http://www.fitness.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov

  • National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
    The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country's oldest and largest non-profit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. For more information about NMHA and its 340 affiliates, call 800-969-nmha or click one the link above.

  • E Fitness Programs
    Visit us for a free interactive abs program and much more. Weekly articles as well as customized interactive fitness programs. Make fitness happen with us!

  • TV Turnoff Network
    TV Turnoff Week 2005, April 25-May 1, 2005

  • PE Central
    Physical Education Central is the premier Web site for Physical educators, parents, and students. The intent of the site is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical eduation programs for children and youth. Resources on the site include: Preschool-12 physical education and health lesson ideas; ready-to-print assessments; Adapted PE information; Classroom Management information, an online music and book store; job announcements; links to top instructional Sport Web sites; and weekly kids quotes.

  • America on the Move
    America On the Move is a national initiative dedicated to helping individuals and communities across our nation make positive changes to improve health and quality of life. By focusing on individuals and communities AOM strives to support healthy eating and active living habits in our society.


  • Action for Healthy Kids
    Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is a nationwide initiative dedicated to improving the health and educational performance of children through better nutrition and physical activity in schools. This effort represents a response to our nation's epidemic of overweight, sedentary, and undernourished children and adolescents.



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    National Association for Health and Fitness
    c/o Be Active New York State
    65 Niagara Square. Room 607
    Buffalo, NY 14202
    716.583.0521 voice    716.851.4309 fax
    phaberstro@city-buffalo.org