A Tool for Understanding Your Current Health Status
It takes only 15 – 20 minutes to complete and provides you with immediate, personal feedback in a Health Education Report. The report includes information on your health status and risks, with action-focused tips and relevant resources to assist you.

Why take SHALA – the Stanford Health and Lifestyle Assessment?
Because it . . .

• Helps you identify potential health risks.
• Assists you in making important health choices.
• Was developed by Stanford University for the YMCA.
• Is FREE to YMCA members.
• Helps you in deciding which YMCA programs, services and activities may be appropriate to your needs and wants.
• Provides immediate results through a simple on-line process.
• Is completely confidential. Your individual results are not shared with anyone.

Follow these simple steps to get started:
1. Go to http://stanfordhealthimprovement.org/activate_america.
2. Cick "Create an account now!"
3. Select “yes” to the question, “Are you a YMCA member?”
4. Follow the prompts to your YMCA.
5. In the fields provided create a username and password, along with a security question.

Congratulations!
You’re on your way towards achieving a healthier, more balanced lifestyle!