HEALTHY INITIATIVE PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIP (H.I.P.P.) for Fall River, Westport, Somerset, Swansea, Mansfield,
Attleboro and North Attleboro, Massachusetts.

H.I.P.P. Coordinator
Julianne Kelly
Municipal Employee Wellness Coordinator
One Government Center
Health Department
Fall River, MA 02722

Tel.: 508.324.2405

Contacts

Links & Resources

Frequently Asked Questions Links Suggested Reading

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is participation in H.I.P.P. programs voluntary?

A.Yes. Participation in any program is completely voluntary and there is no requirement for employee or their relatives to participate. The purpose of H.I.P.P. is to inform area municipal employees and family members of available health services and programs. We do hope you take full advantage of these programs for your health and well being.

Q. Is participation in H.I.P.P. progams confidential?

A.Yes. Participation in any H.I.P.P. program is strictly confidential. Identification obtained by program administration is only used to provide services, communicate with you regarding the program, possible program follow-up initiatives and, in cases of medical testing, provide you with the medical test results.

Q.How do I find out more about individual programs?

A. You can contact one of your municipal contacts listed on our Contact Information page or, in some cases, contact the coordinator of the particular program you that holds your interest.

Links

Municipalities

Fall River
Westport
Somerset
Swansea
Mansfield
Attleboro
North Attleboro

Community

Partners for a Healthier Community (Fall River)
Healthy City Fall River

Needs Assessment Survey:Reducing Stress in the Workplace

Presented by Elizabeth Coleman, Samantha Gamez and Cory Urban, Needs Assessment Surveys were developed and passed out to the different municipalities in each city. These surveys picked out specific areas that are of the greatest concern to the employees of said municipalities. Different programs are being developed and implemented to meet these needs. Click here for the full presentation!>>>

Hospitals and Health Service Providers

St. Anne's Hospital
South Coast Hospital Group (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's & Tobey Hospitals)
Caritas Norwood Hospital
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Arbour-Fuller Hospital
Woman & Infants
HealthFirst Family Care Center's
Stanley Street Treatment and Resources

Healthy Heart Food Shopping by Amanda Szot RD of Southcoast Cardiac Prevention Program:

Delicious Decisions
Rachael Ray, Budget Friendly
Food Network, In season
Field to Plate
National Watermelon Promotion Board Web - Selection Storage and Handling

More informative websites on eating healthy and nutritonal recipes.

Food Network Healthy Eating Section
All Recipes Healthy Cooking Section
FoodFit.com BEST Budget-Friendly Healthy Recipes

The MyPyramid Plan from the USDA can help you become healthier by reminding you to eat better and exercise more It gives you valuable information for choosing the foods and amounts that are right for you.
MyPyramid.gov

Exercise:

Exercise and Physical Fitness Infocenter

Some examples of low-impact exercises:
walking
stationary bicycling
elliptical stepper
water therapy
hiking
step aerobics
stretching
rowing machine
pilates
yoga
T'ai chi

Count the calories you burn with these informative web resources:

Calories Burned During Exercise
Calories Burned Estimator

Biking

MassBike
MassBike's Guide for New Riders: Getting Started