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📢 Last chance to complete the survey! We're proud to be supporting Sport England, Move Consulting and Active Partnerships with #PhysicalActivity4HealthPathways. Funded by Sport England, the aim is to better connect the health and physical activity sectors across England, helping those living with, or at risk of, a long-term health condition. They want to ensure that the health sector is supported so it can refer patients to a range of physical activity options. Already, they have enlisted the support of 39 community of practice members so that they can study the practical challenges and potential solutions at a local level. Their next step is to gather further insights and contributions from: ⭐ The health sector: Public Health teams and Integrated Care Boards ⭐ The physical activity sector: leisure providers, sports clubs, Active Partnerships etc You can help support by completing this survey: https://lnkd.in/e3NtQGqF

I agree. Sailing analogies about our health and disability systems are useful illustrations. Beyond the tech of Black Magic, Sir Peter Blake focused the Americas Cup teams on one single strategic question, ‘Will it make the boat go faster?’ Everything and everyone became focused on this single clear compelling goal. This single-focused winning management style affected enterprise-wide engagement, achieving the goal of making the boat go faster. Our health and disability systems also need enterprise leadership engaging every part of the system via shared values and strategic focus (including integrating technology) to achieve current and future goals, meeting Aotearoa New Zealand's healthcare needs now and into the future.

We had a productive second #HL4EU partner meeting online where we discussed several key milestones and exciting upcoming events. Check out the below post for more information on the Call for Action, Community Building Conference, and Phase 2 Kickoff. Let's continue to work together to promote healthy lifestyles across Europe! 💪🇪🇺 #HL4EU #HealthyLifestyles #EuropeActive #CommunityBuilding #CrossSectorCollaboration #KnowledgeGathering

In recent years, recovery protocols such as saunas and cold plunges have percolated into gyms and households. Far from office workers wishing to become elite athletes, the trend reflects the failures of healthcare systems, the continued obliteration of our health, and our deep desire to be truly healthy and well. Explore the stats, the science, as well as the companies paving the way to a healthier future in our latest blog by Kaiwen Liu.

How is Health-enhancing Physical Activity in the #European Union? The 2024 report, by the World Health Organization, presents the most recent data on the implementation of the Council Recommendation on #HEPA across sectors, and sport is leading the way, with every country having sport-for-all initiatives. Despite the success of the implementation of HEPA actions, engagement in sport and physical activity has been dropping, with 45% of Europeans (≥ 15 years) in 2022 reporting that they never exercised or played sports. ➡️ Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/dtnZpG3r

New Upcoming Events Focused on Europe! 🇪🇺   𝟭𝟵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵~𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝗨𝗽: 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗺, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 During this event, we will reveal the newest trends and progressions in some of Europe's leading Life Sciences and Health (LSH) markets, including the United Kingdom, Spain, and Switzerland. Distinguished speakers from these nations will explore the major shifts, outlining both opportunities and challenges, as well as the future prospects. Attending this event offers you a unique opportunity to share knowledge with sector experts and Dutch business leaders alike. This is an ideal setting to address your particular support requirements and build significant relationships. 👉 For more information and registration, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eszSTauX 𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘆: 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵~𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁-𝗨𝗽: 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 In this webinar, we aim to showcase the most recent trends and advancements across major LSH markets in the Nordic region, specifically Denmark and Sweden. Esteemed speakers from these countries will delve into the significant shifts, highlighting opportunities, challenges, and future outlooks. By joining us, you'll have the chance to engage with experts and Dutch entrepreneurs on the ground, share insights, and explore how we can assist with your specific needs. 👉 For more information and registration, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/e78_459F 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 The mission is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to conducting business within the UK's LSH sector, focusing on Liverpool and Manchester. By participating in roundtable discussions and subsequent visits, you will have the opportunity to explore collaborative prospects with the UK LSH sector and the National Health Service (NHS). 👉 For more information and registration, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eHE-JkgY   #DigitalMeetup #UnitedKingdom #Spain #Switzerland #TradeMission #Liverpool #Healthcare #Innovation Health~Holland | Health~Holland International | Lotte Hendriks | Helena Pluimes | Micha Van Lin | NHS | NHS England

WEDNESDAY WISDOM: Leaders, especially, leaders of health care organizations, should adopt GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP PRINCIPLES. This includes empathy, respect and fairness. businessethics#leadbyexample#goodsportsmanship#empathy#fairness#respect#honor#integrity#fairplay#applaudeopponentsgoodplay#handshake#humility#healthcareorganizations#healthplans

Is It OK to Be Around People When You Have COVID? Noah Lyles competing in the Olympics with COVID has sparked the question By Rachel Nania and Suzette Lohmeyer Noah Lyles’ name will likely go down in history as the American bronze medal winner of the 200-meter run at the Olympics — who competed with COVID-19. Impressive, absolutely. Controversial, definitely. Though he says he quarantined as soon as he tested positive, he was around trainers and other athletes when he ran. And fans of all ages filled the stands. His decision made headlines: “Should Noah Lyles and Other Olympic Athletes Be Competing With COVID?” wrote Fortune, and “If Noah Lyles Had COVID, Why Was He Allowed to Compete in Paris?” asked The Hill. But why the backlash? Lyles didn’t break any rules. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said in a statement that it followed all guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as local authorities and left it up to the individual athletes as to whether they were OK to compete. The question seemed to be more along the lines of whether what Lyles did is socially acceptable considering he might have infected others. Is that … unkind? Dangerous to those especially at risk — older adults and the immunocompromised? What do we call it? And to be clear, he wasn’t the only athlete there with COVID, according to the World Health Organization; 40 others tested positive in the last two weeks. So how does the current culture around COVID match up with best practices? Should an Olympic athlete be expected to throw away four years of training and forgo the competition? The equivalent for us non-Olympic athletes is, say, missing your child’s wedding or a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet your favorite rock star. During the height of the pandemic, the answer from experts would have been a resounding yes. But what about now?  Continued......please click on banner image below to finish reading this opinion piece. Posted by Larry Cole

Curious about how the intersection of healthcare and sports/entertainment, and how healthcare brands are leaning into a comprehensive partnership strategy? Join me on April 18th at the Forum for Healthcare Strategists as I chat with industry leaders Kathy Smith from Roper St. Francis Healthcare and Thomas Kruse from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. We'll explore the latest and share the secrets behind their research-backed strategies for building successful sports, entertainment, and community partnerships. #HMPS24 #sportsmarketing #healthcaremarketing

📣 Curious about what's to come for the #UNITEGlobalSummit 2024? Read our brochure to find out: 🌐 Who you will be able to connect with 🗣 The four main thematic pillars 🗓 The interactive session format  🍽 Our exclusive opening dinner 🤝 Ways to become a sponsor of the summit and more! #GlobalHealth #BuildingTrust #PoliticalTrust #ParliamentariansLeadership #HealthPolicy #multilateralism