L to R: Bobbie Crum, Janet Fortner, and Chris Higdon.
Staff members who lost the largest percentage of weight.

"Biggest Losers" at Family Health Center of Battle Creek

Family Health Center of Battle Creek started 2008 by encouraging the entire staff to become healthier.  The Center's "Biggest Loser" program began January 14 with a weekly weigh-in procedure and a "Walk Across Michigan" program.  Anyone wishing to participate in either or both programs received a pedometer to monitor the number of miles walked or steps they were taking each day.  Some staff walked distances equivalent to reaching three Michigan cities (Jackson, Detroit, and Mt. Pleasant).  By the conclusion of both programs on March 25, staff members had lost a a total of almost 580 pounds and had walked a total of 11,500 miles!  "Biggest Loser ||" begins in April with other activities planned to encourage staff activity.