be a top priority on many people’s lists of resolutions, and this is exciting for us. As an organization, our "resolu- tions" for 2017 include the following: • To strengthen local engage-


ment and communications in Alberta through the establishment of chapters • Continuing to support expan-


sion into other locations and provinc- es, such as Markham, Ontario, British Columbia and others • Welcoming and acknowledging new


program supporters on our website • Continuing to pursue funding


Prescription to Get Active—Update


in its home province of Alberta. The program is a unique and exciting inte- grated partnership between family doc- tors, other health care providers, and recreation and fitness organizations. The program is launching its first


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Ontario chapter in Markham this spring. RxTGA leverages the influence and motivational power of a written


rescription to Get Active (RxTGA), a national not-for-profit organization, continues to grow


prescription to encourage sedentary adults, children, youth and seniors, who are at risk of developing chron- ic disease, to become more physically active. While the idea of a written prescrip-


tion for activity is not new, the strong relationship of the community and the primary care providers supporting physical activity makes this initiative unique and distinct in Canada. In the early months of a new year, physical activity and exercise tends to


through grants and other sources • Becoming a leading program that


inspires all Canadians to increase their physical activity levels to sup- port them in living long, healthy, ac- tive lives We encourage all of our members,


stakeholders and communicators to continue spreading the mission and vi- sion of RxTGA to our "prescribers," pa- tients and members of the community.


For more information, contact Perry Tucciarone at perry.tucciarone@merchanttreasury.com or Melanie Fuller at info@prescriptiontogetactive. com, or visit www.prescriptiontogetactive.com.


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