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Michigan Encourages Residents to Get Healthy

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Olga Dazzo

A new state-wide initiative announced this week aims to motivate Michigan residents to lose weight. The state’s “Four-by-Four” plan encourages residents to adopt healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercising more and eating a healthy diet. Michigan Department of Community Health Director Olga Dazzo tells WDET’s Pat Batcheller why this plan is different from previous initiatives.

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