PLATFORM #5  Health Resource Management and Economics

PLATFORM CHAMPION - DIANA SWEENY

Health Resource Management and Economics
To reach that stratosphere of satisfaction where one is physically and mentally fit and poised to embrace all of life's rewards and challenges requires a balance of emotional intelligence, optimal psychology and spirituality. Studies prove that when all of these elements are in divine order, physical health, relationships and life satisfaction will be the result. Through health resource management and economics, Alpha Kappa Alpha will address the many health issues and crises that face the Black community globally. The mandate in this platform is to gain emotional empowerment, develop social support networks and raise public awareness.

GOAL: The mandate in this platform is to gain emotional empowerment, develop social support networks and raise public awareness.

Click here for XAO's Centennial Fitness Challenge Status

• 1,908 miles walked or 19 minutes 8 seconds each day, by each Member between now and July 2008.
• The Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge
• National catalog of Member mental health and social professionals to be engaged in educating and servicing Member needs.
• Have sign up opportunity on web site to chart progress of the chapter for miles walked and or pounds lost-Members Choice
• Several Health related events planned for the year in conjunction with other platforms like the Picnic (Blood pressure and diabetes screenings at the picnic, or sex education for AKA teens etc.), partner with local municipalities on a health fair etc.  Link our sponsored black families into these events.
• Sponsor a healthy cooking Class at a community center
• Teach how to chronicle family health history and develop plans to lead healthy lives.
• Compile a healthy cook book with recipies from Chapter Members
• How about a weight loss or cholesterol, or blood pressure reduction contest?