Fifty-two cities hosted 103 events this spring, turning parks, schools, sidewalks and community spaces into places for movement, connection and mental well-being. The 2026 Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Mental Health and Physical Activity Challenge encouraged mayors to bring residents together through active, accessible community events. The …
U.S. Conference of Mayors Backs Move with the Mayor® to Help Communities Improve Heart Health, Mental Well-Being, and Resilience
Long Beach, CA – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) passed a resolution on Sunday, urging mayors to help residents in communities of all sizes improve their heart health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life. USCM, a nonpartisan organization of more than 1,400 mayors, "encourages mayors to use programs such as Move with the Mayor® …
Mayors Credited in Sharp Drop in Overdose Deaths
CDC data shows decline in overdose deaths; mayors say local prevention efforts work Mayors across the country helped drive a 26.9% drop in U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024, according to a national briefing held Friday morning — a remarkable reversal after years of increases. During the 30-minute session, hosted by the National Forum for …
Associations, Clinicians and mayor honored at National Forum’s 2024 Annual Meeting
The National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention (National Forum) honored four individuals and two organizations for exceptional contributions to cardiovascular health improvement. The awards were presented at the 22nd National Forum Annual Meeting which drew 241 thought- and change-leaders from 163 organizations. The National Forum …
U.S. Conference of Mayors Backs Move with the Mayor® to Improve Mental and Physical Health and Resilience
Kansas City, MO – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) unanimously passed a resolution Sunday urging communities to prioritize social connectivity, physical activity, and mental health. USCM, a nonpartisan organization of over 1,400 mayors, “urges mayors to engage members of their communities to be more physically active and socially …
MWTM Fall Newsletter – November 10, 2023 – Podcast Highlight
This Fall Challenge marks the 9th year of Move with the Mayor® ! As you know, programming and policy are both important aspects for a city’s success. The Roadmaps create opportunities for case studies, including the one featuring West Sacramento, CA! Listen to the Move with the Mayor ® podcast that features elements from the West Sacramento case …
MWTM Fall Newsletter – October 25, 2023 – Case Studies Highlights and Roadmap Resources
We recently completed the events portion of the 2023 Move with the Mayor(R) (MWTM) Physical Activity Fall Challenge! Now, we are amid the Roadmap completion segment of the Fall Challenge. In this email, you will find highlights from our 2023 Case Studies. These case studies feature accomplishments that were pulled from cities that completed 2022 …
MWTM Fall Newsletter – October 16, 2023 – Final Numbers
Thank you to all the cities for joining us for the Move with the Mayor® (MWTM) Fall Challenge! By doing so, you helped your city develop healthy habits that will improve their lives! 50+ MWTM cities committed to the Fall Challenge this year! Despite the shorter than usual challenge period, our cities hosted 36 events and there are …
MWTM Spring Newsletter – July 27, 2023 – Glendale Heights Case Study
MWTM Spring Newsletter July 27th, 2023 We're thrilled to announce that we are now gearing up for the Fall Physical Activity Challenge! Will you be joining us from September 1st to 30th? If you're interested, please let us know! Additionally, we have included a new case study on community partnerships featuring Glendale Heights, IL. Check it …
