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Walk More: Reducing Social Risk & Promoting Health

Join Arthur Orsini in lowering the social risk of asking others to walk for health. Arthur is empowering Vancouver General Hospital staff to commute sustainably and improve wellness. Walk More during workday commutes is crucial for health. Discover how to make walking to work a habit and reduce absenteeism. Take part in the Come Walk with Me initiative and encourage colleagues to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Challenge yourself to switch from public transit to walking for health benefits. Engage in walking meetings, set reminders, and enjoy walking programs to promote overall wellness. Explore fun ways to motivate yourself and others to walk for better health and well-being.

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Walk More: Reducing Social Risk & Promoting Health

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  1. Come Walk with Melowering the social risk of asking someone to join-in for a walkArthur Orsini, Active Transportation FacilitatorVancouver General Hospital Commuter CentreVancouver Coastal Health - Vancouver, CanadaforWalk21: Walking for Health - Vienna, October 20, 2015email: arthur.orsini@vch.ca tel: 1-778-869-6461 1

  2. Active Transportation Facilitatormake it safer, more comfortable and more convenient for Health Authority staffto not-drive to hospitals & community care sites across Metro Vancouver

  3. Walk More1) during the workday**2) commute to work** part of my job description**not in anyone (else’s) job description

  4. 1) as the public face of Health Care model, demonstrate, lead by example

  5. 2) overall health & wellness 10,000 steps/day

  6. 3) on the job wellness reduce absenteeism & presenteeism

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  8. 3) on the job wellness reduced eyestrain

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  10. text TIMER: you’ve been sitting at the computer non-stop for 3 hours - grab someone and go for a short walk!

  11. 2) the Commute to Work

  12. expand walking distanceto 45+ min = commute to work

  13. specific challenge: convince 21 VCH staff to switch from public transit (w/ subsidy) ➜ walking** what I need is every idea that might lure 21+ transit users to walk 45 min to work

  14. one bus • 16 min by bus • 44 min walk

  15. two buses • 27 min by bus • 45 min walk

  16. two buses with/ walk • 27 min by bus • 45 min walk

  17. Come Walk with Melowering the social risk of asking someone to join-in for a walk

  18. shoes our outward appearance …& socks my hidden agenda

  19. prizes awarded in pairs convince a friend to join you - so you both win a prize ...not to be awkward, judgemental or critical of a person’s sedentary ways!

  20. double prizes “I’m not asking you to walk with me because I’m a loser who has no friends, but because I can’t win if I sign-up on my own.”

  21. double points for pairs ensure that your buddy shows up!

  22. 30 minute walk to VGH information ...seriously, you live within this area and you don’t walk!!??

  23. Walking Meetings

  24. Walking Meetings “how to” chart get out for some fresh air true/false questions that take the guess work out of the decision

  25. 30 minute walk around VGH information ...take a lunch break that is only 30 minutes

  26. 30 minute walk around VGH False Creek is a short walk away not only the Executives enjoy a mountain view

  27. WednesdayWALK every week, rain or shine, there is an ongoing walking program so that you don’t have to be the one to start it

  28. Tuesday invite verbal commitment from a person (in front of their friends) to join tomorrow’s WednesdayWalk

  29. Set Your Phone for WednesdayWalk good intentions weekly reminder that EVERYONE around you will hear when it goes off

  30. for those already walking... catalogue of good photos encourage people to appreciate & talk about their walk

  31. Chinese New Year another chance for a new year’s resolution

  32. Urban Poling Training program for you AND a friend/colleague become certified aimed at a younger crowd - for the résumé credentials

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