{"id":13582,"date":"2019-12-05T15:39:04","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T21:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/gmr\/?p=13582"},"modified":"2019-12-05T15:44:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T21:44:32","slug":"resolve-to-stay-active-a-fitbit-kit-for-your-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_6\/2019\/12\/resolve-to-stay-active-a-fitbit-kit-for-your-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolve to Stay Active: A Fitbit Kit for Your Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

January traditionally is the month for making new resolutions usually with a goal to lose those extra pounds packed on during the winter holidays. Now is the opportunity to help your community make that fitness health resolution and keep it. How? Apply by Friday, December 20th for a one-time award of Resolve to Stay Active Fitbit Kit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Resolve to Stay Active: A Fitbit Kit <\/strong>supports public libraries or other community organizations which serve populations that are underrepresented in biomedical research<\/a> in providing access to health technology and consumer health resources. While interest in health-related programs and services has increased, many libraries and other community organizations lack adequate funding to provide health-related materials. The Resolve to Stay Active Fitbit Kits<\/strong> will lower barriers to providing health-related programs and outreach in public libraries and other community organizations.<\/p>\n

Any network member within the Greater Midwest Region (GMR) is eligible to apply<\/a>. However, GMR member public libraries that serve populations underrepresented in biomedical research receive first consideration. Not an NNLM member? Not a problem. It’s easy to apply. Visit our Members<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Awardees will receive one Program Kit containing:<\/p>\n