Making Monday the Day All Health Breaks Loose!

We’re a public health initiative associated with Johns Hopkins, Columbia, and Syracuse Universities that promotes sustainable behavior change by dedicating every Monday to health.

Our Campaigns

Individuals and organizations can apply one or more of our campaigns to address different health behaviors, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and tobacco cessation.

Highlights from Our Partners

We work with leading health institutions to develop evidence-based health programs and promotions that can be implemented in a range of settings including hospitals, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Teams from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have lent their expertise to engage more countries and international NGOs in doing Meatless Monday, as a way to reduce meat consumption around the world.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center worked with The Monday Campaigns to develop a Healthy Monday wellness program designed for nurses and nurse practitioners to reduce stress and increase healthy physical activity.

The Lerner Center in the Maxwell School at Syracuse University implemented the Move It Monday-Monday Mile program across two counties in upstate New York. Their efforts drove participation from local residents, and resulted in new walking paths throughout the cities.

The NYU Langone Health Rusk Rehabilitation team created a program focused on digital delivery to improve patient learning and participation in cardiopulmonary rehab activities. Early data shows promising results for improving engagement.

Start Every Week with a Healthy Activity to Help Prevent Diabetes

The Monday Campaigns has developed a new package of promotions to help at-risk populations reduce their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by motivating them to move more, stress less, and eat well every Monday.

In the News

Illustration of people exercising in a New York City park
Because of a shared reverence for inclusivity and accessibility, the two organizations have worked together to develop an 8-week campaign highlighting fun, accessible physical activities that people of all ages and ability levels can do in one of the city’s many parks or ...
During November National Family Caregiver Month, Caregiver Monday is coordinating activities with several national organizations to celebrate caregivers.
During challenging times, people display an incredible capacity for compassion, sacrifice, and love. To bring attention to these inspirational acts, we’re sharing a weekly roundup of good news every Monday.

Healthy Monday for Total Wellness

The Healthy Monday campaign encompasses more than one health behavior. Organizations can create their own Healthy Monday wellness program using resources from each campaign and individuals can sign up for our Healthy Monday Refresh newsletter and follow #HealthyMonday to get a weekly round-up of the latest news from all of our campaigns.

This Week's Healthy Monday Practices

creamy vegetable soup
We’ve collected a list of some of our favorite soups and stews to keep you warm for the winter, many of which start with a base of protein-rich ingredients, like beans, or seasonal winter produce. Some are spicy, others sweet, but what they all have in common is that they...
Smokers know that cigarette cravings can strike unexpectedly, but being prepared for these moments can help you resist these urges when they inevitably arise. One simple technique that can be applied at any moment is deep breathing.
You’re probably thinking: Is foam rolling right for me? The answer is, yes! Foam rolling helps untangle and separate these fibers, which effectively re-establishes the integrity of the connective tissue. Try it prior to or after workouts.
If you’re feeling a little low energy or having trouble focusing, try this easy one-minute controlled breathing exercise you can do anywhere and anytime.
As many of us spend more time indoors, a daily walk can be the perfect opportunity to get up from your chair and take in some fresh air. Although walking alone can benefit your physical health, strolling with a companion can boost your mood and overall wellbeing.
Our friends at ChopChop Magazine are sharing some of their most popular pantry-friendly recipes to help you through this time when most people are spending a lot more time cooking at home with what they already have.