Mobility Impaired Get Healthy Together (MIGHTY)

Posted October 24, 2019 by Beth in , ,

Do you have a mobility – related disability and are looking to lose weight?  You may be eligible for the University of Kansas Medical Center Research Study.

This weight management program provides diet guidance, physical activity and social interaction without leaving your home!

All participants must be over the age of 18 with a mobility related disability, and open to:

  1. Being randomized to either individual home visits or group participation via video conferencing
  2. Recording food and beverage intake, and participate in physical activity eithter self monitored or via group video

Participants will learn behavioral strategies from a trained health educator with compensation for their participation in the study.  No travel required.

This program is 18 months and takes place in the home.  Individuals must live within 50 miles of Kansas City or Lawrence.

For more information contact Trish Smith at mighty@ku.edu or call 785-764-1312 or visit www.ebl.ku.edu/mighty.

Mobility Impaired Get Healthy Together (MIGHTY) flyer

 

 

 

Beth

Beth has been with RCIL since 2007 and is the Information and Outreach Coordinator in our Osage City office. She takes information and referral calls and represents RCIL through community outreach.

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