Mayor's Wellness Council
HADA has supported the Mayor's Wellness Council since 2005.
The goal of the Mayor's Wellness Council is to improve the outlook for many Houstonians combating the prospect of heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses related to a lack of physical activity. The emphasis of the program includes cooperating with schools to influence and encourage physical education, healthy eating choices, stress management and other programs that promote lifelong wellness. There also is a focus on restaurant groups and the grocery industry to promote more healthy choices in eating.
The Houston Wellness Association is a non-profit organization with the goal of enhancing the growth of the wellness industry in Houston. It was formed out of the Mayor's Wellness Council as a way to increase private-sector wellness businesses and to improve the health of Houstonians. HADA is a charter member of this group. Website: www.HoustonWellness.org
The council sponsors events throughout the year, including a City walk/fun run event and a bicycling event unique to Houston.
Mayor's Wellness Council web site: www.getmovinghouston.com