Health Improvement Strategy
GC In Motion Promotes Access To Physical Activity
https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/gc-in-motion/
Goal:
Maryland’s Diabetes Action Plan presented a goal that 34% of Marylanders will be at a healthy weight by 2024. GC In Motion aims to help more of our population achieve and maintain physical activity to meet this goal in Maryland.
Strategy Description:
Annual State Park passes, CARC passes, and Wildwood Athletic Center passes were awarded to Garrett County residents to provide direct access to fitness opportunities at no cost, removing a barrier for our most vulnerable residents. Wearable activity trackers and a community-wide step challenge continue to engage residents. Research tells us accountability and fun help people stick to physical activity routines. Giving them something most days of the week will encourage activity. Stipends have been awarded for engaging grassroots community organizations to create a schedule of events.
Building infrastructure has also been a focus of this initiative; for more details, visit
https://gogarrettcounty.com/garrett-county-in-motion-x-carefirst/
Level of Change:
Programs
Primary Focus Area:
Chronic Diseases and their common risk factors: lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use
Data Category Tag:
GCHD Population Health
Strategic Planning Alignment:
Operations
Estimated Implementation Date:
2022-05-02
Estimated Completion Date:
2022-12-30
Estimated Ease of Implementation:
Moderate
Estimated Cost of Implementation:
Moderate
Potential Community Benefit:
High
Health Equity:
GC In Motion is an initiative designed to increase opportunities for people to be physically active by removing barriers for Garrett County residents. This comprehensive program utilizes community collaboration, invests in local fitness/well-being professionals, and utilizes Go!GarrettCounty.com as bi-directional engagement with community members. The program began in 2022 and continues to demonstrate more equitable processes by removing significant obstacles for rural community members. Wearable activity trackers, check-ins and reminders to be active, passes to parks and local gyms, and various free events across the county are a few of the core components in this effort to reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
