Movement is Life, Inc.

Movement is Life, Inc. Movement is Life seeks to eliminate racial, ethnic, and gender disparities through community based programs, clinician education, and health policy advocacy.

Join us in breaking the vicious cycle that fuels health disparities!

06/12/2026

Flashback Friday: Last year’s Health Summit debuted the PowHER Pitch Competition—and the room was electric.

The PowHER Pitch Competition spotlights women‑led innovations shaping the future of health, mobility, prevention, and community wellbeing. We’re looking for bold founders driving change through technology, policy, and scalable impact.

Who can apply:
• Woman-identifying leader (founder, co‑founder, or executive)
• For‑profit venture or scalable concept
• Under $500K annual revenue
• Idea, pilot, prototype, or early‑growth stage
• Aligned with movement, mobility, musculoskeletal health, prevention, wellness, digital health, or women’s health
• Able to present live at the 2026 Summit

Finalists will pitch at the 2026 Annual Health Summit, gain visibility, and access mentorship, partnerships, and funding—including a feature on The Health Disparities Podcast.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/MILSummit
Applications close June 29.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Caira Boggs to the Health Disparities Podcast.As Michigan Public Health Institute's Directo...
06/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Caira Boggs to the Health Disparities Podcast.

As Michigan Public Health Institute's Director for the Center for Health Innovation & Practice and Detroit Health Innovations, Dr. Boggs leads 16 initiatives advancing health equity, recovery, food access, chronic disease prevention, and community‑driven grantmaking.

She joins guest host Ber‑Henda Williams for a powerful conversation recorded in Detroit.

Watch or listen here: https://bit.ly/M-I-L

Registration for the Health Summit is officially open, and we’re excited to bring this year’s theme—Strength in Motion: ...
06/09/2026

Registration for the Health Summit is officially open, and we’re excited to bring this year’s theme—Strength in Motion: Reimagining Health Through Community, Policy, and Partnership—to Detroit.

The Summit will unite leaders, innovators, clinicians, advocates, and community changemakers for dynamic keynotes, hands‑on workshops, immersive innovation experiences, and powerful conversations shaping the future of women’s health and wellbeing.

Our 2026 keynote speakers include Kim Glass, an Olympic silver medalist and advocate; René Roberts, MD, a nationally recognized physician; and Dr. Bryanne Standifer‑Barrett, a Detroit‑based internist and menopause specialist.

The Summit also features CME credit opportunities and the Pow‑HER Pitch Competition,

To register visit https://reg.eventmobi.com/MIL2026

We are excited to announce that PowHer Pitch: Women in Motion is now accepting applications for the 2026 Movement is Lif...
06/08/2026

We are excited to announce that PowHer Pitch: Women in Motion is now accepting applications for the 2026 Movement is Life Health Summit in Detroit, Michigan.

The PowHer Pitch Competition elevates women-led innovations advancing health, mobility, movement, prevention, and community wellbeing. We are seeking visionary founders reimagining the future of women’s health through technology, policy, community impact, and scalable solutions.

Who is eligible to apply:
• Woman-identifying founder, co-founder, or executive
• For‑profit business or scalable innovation concept
• Under $500,000 in annual revenue
• Idea, pilot, prototype, or early-growth stage
• Aligned with movement, mobility, musculoskeletal health, prevention, wellness, digital health, or women’s health
• Able to present live at the 2026 Summit if selected

Finalists will present live at the 2026 Annual Health Summit, receive promotional visibility, and gain access to mentorship, partnership, and funding opportunities, including a feature on The Health Disparities Podcast.

To learn more and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/MILSummit
Join us in shaping the future.

06/05/2026

In a recent conversation with Danielle Lewinski, Chief Policy Officer at the Center for Community Progress, guest host Michael Randell explored how vacant properties and unused land affect a community’s overall health.

Catch up on the latest episode - Watch or listen by visiting https://bit.ly/MIL-OC

The countdown is on. Registration for the 2026 Annual Health Summit opens Tuesday, June 9th, and we’re thrilled to intro...
06/04/2026

The countdown is on.

Registration for the 2026 Annual Health Summit opens Tuesday, June 9th, and we’re thrilled to introduce the keynote speakers who will set the tone for an empowering summit.

This year’s theme, Strength in Motion: Reimagining health through community, policy and partnership, will come to life in Detroit with our incredible keynote lineup:

Kimberly Glass — Olympic Medalist and champion for mental and physical resilience

René Roberts, MD — RMR Ventures, LLC, innovator advancing community‑centered health solutions

Bryanne Standifer‑Barrett, MD, MSCP — Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine Physician & Black Girl Vitamins product assistant

Together, they’ll spark conversations that push health forward.
Registration opens June 9. To learn more about this year's summit, visit https://bit.ly/MILSummit

We’re bringing the community together!Join us in person for the 2026 Operation Change St Louis Town Hall — a free, uplif...
06/04/2026

We’re bringing the community together!

Join us in person for the 2026 Operation Change St Louis Town Hall — a free, uplifting conversation about movement, joint health, and living well for women 40+.

Learn what Operation Change offers, hear from others, and share your voice as we shape the next chapter of this community‑based program.

Free to attend — everyone is welcome. Register by visiting https://bit.ly/M-I-L

Questions? Darlene Donegan | [email protected]

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS — 2026 Movement Is Life Annual SummitWe’re excited to welcome submissions for the 2026 Movement Is Li...
06/03/2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS — 2026 Movement Is Life Annual Summit

We’re excited to welcome submissions for the 2026 Movement Is Life Annual Summit, happening September 24–25 in Detroit, Michigan!

This year’s theme — Strength in Motion: Reimagining Health through Community, Policy, and Partnership — invites bold ideas, innovative research, and community-driven solutions.

🔬 Research Studies
Data analyses, clinical or observational studies, basic science, or systematic reviews focused on musculoskeletal health and disparities.

🏙️ Community-Based Programs
Initiatives addressing musculoskeletal conditions or related health issues (heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression) through partnerships, culturally tailored outreach, or public health campaigns.

Movement is Life is committed to eliminating racial, ethnic, and gender disparities by promoting movement and improving health outcomes for women. Your work can help drive lasting change.

🗓️ Submission Deadline: July 6, 2026
📬 Applicants Contacted: July 26, 2026
📌 Poster presenters will use 3'x4' mobile backboards; award-winning posters will present during our special session.

Submit your abstract and learn more at bit.ly/M-I-L

Let’s move health forward — together.

05/29/2026

Are you caught up on the latest episode of The Health Disparities Podcast?
Here’s a clip from our conversation with Danielle Lewinski, Chief Policy Officer at the Center for Community Progress.

Watch or listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/MIL-OC

Stronger communities begin with informed individuals. 📚 Through education and outreach, Movement Is Life is helping wome...
05/28/2026

Stronger communities begin with informed individuals. 📚 Through education and outreach, Movement Is Life is helping women understand their risks and take control of their health.

Take the first step toward awareness 👉 https://movementislifecommunity.org/

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