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The Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment

A Tool for Understanding Your Current Health Status

Becoming aware of your health can be one of the most important discoveries you will make.  This awareness will help you identify your personal needs for optimal health and assist you in making choices on how to improve your overall health and well-being.  Good health offers vitality and the opportunity to enjoy the special moments in life that you share with family and friends.

Why Take SHALA - the Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment?  Because it...

  • Helps you identify potential health risks.
  • Assists you in making important health choices.
  • Was developed by Stanford University for the YMCA.
  • Is FREE to YMCA members.
  • Helps you in deciding which YMCA programs, services and activities may be appropriate to your needs and wants.
  • Provides immediate results through a simple on-line process.
  • Is completely confidential.  Your individual results are not shared with anyone.

It takes only 15 to 20 minutes to complete and provides you with immediate, personal feedback in a Health Education Report.  The report includes information on your health status and risks, with action-focused tips and relevant resources to assist you.

Follow these simple steps to get started:

  1. Go to http://stanfordhealthimprovement.org/activate_america.
  2. Select "yes" to the question, "Are you a YMCA member?"
  3. Follow the prompts to your YMCA.

In the fields provided create a username and password, along with a security question.
Congratulations!  You're on your way towards achievinig a healthier, more balanced lifestyle!

FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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