Ep. 27 MondayCampaigns.org #APHA2016

Community Board PODCAST

The Monday Campaigns is a non-profit public health initiative associated with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities that dedicates the first day of every week to health. Every Monday, individuals and organizations join together to commit to the healthy behaviors that can help end chronic preventable diseases. Why Monday? Research conducted by Johns Hopkins concludes that health promotions utilizing weekly periodicity and the unique cultural associations of Monday as the beginning of the week have the potential to positively affect a range of healthy behaviors. People view Monday as a day for a fresh start and are more likely to starts diets and exercise regimes, quit smoking and schedule doctor’s appointments on Monday than any other day. And a Monday start helps them carry out their healthy intentions for the week. What Do We Offer? We help organizations incorporate the Monday concept into their own health promotion programs by providing free research, creative materials, case studies and ready-to-scale programs. We support individuals through consumer websites and social media with weekly recipes, tips and resources that can help them live healthier week after week. Whom Do We Work With? In only a few years the Monday movement has grown to include an impressive array of schools and universities, businesses, communities, nonprofit and government organizations, and media outlets. Some utilize the campaign’s free resources while others create their own programs. What Are We Looking For? Organizations wishing to incorporate the Monday concept into their own programs and/or collaborate with The Monday Campaigns and our academic partners to develop and disseminate evidence-based models.