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MU recognized as Start! Fit-Friendly company In April, MUSC was one of four Tri-county employers recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a Start! Fit-Friendly Company. In addition to this recognition, MUSC is the local sponsor of Start!, an initiative implemented in 2007 by the AHA to encourage Americans to “Walk More, Eat Well, and Live Longer.”   Many American adults spend most of their waking hours at work—many in sedentary office environments. This makes the U.S. population increasingly susceptible to health risks associated with inactive lifestyles.   The AHA is recognizing employers who champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity in the workplace.  On behalf of the Medical University, MUSC community outreach manager Mary Beth Mobley, registered dietitian, applied for and received “Gold-level” recognition by meeting several criteria including increasing healthy eating options at work, offering employees physical activity support and promoting a wellness culture.   On April 25, MUSC joined other companies nationwide in Start! Walking at Work Day. Employees were encouraged to make a pledge to Start!, walking and becoming active, heart-healthy adults—in the workplace and at home.    MUSC will also be the first 2007 Start! Lowcountry Heart Walk sponsor.  Save the date of  Sept. 29 and show  support by walking and raising awareness of the number one killer of adults—heart disease.      Friday, May 25, 2007 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.