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What is it?FRESH is a nutrition program taught in several Baltimore-area elementary schools and created by Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. The program is designed to lower future heart disease risk by establishing good life-long nutrition and exercise habits in children. FRESH aims to reduce…
What is it?A state-of-the-art mobile clinic that began in 1996, the Family Van keeps a regular schedule with stops weekly or monthly at more than a dozen locations across the state. It also makes appearances at health fairs, schools and other events. Operated by the Women & Infants Center for…
What is it?The AJH Pedometer Community is a program for second-graders in the Triton Regional Elementary, and Newburyport Elementary school systems, designed to raise awareness of the importance of good health and fitness. Since September 2006, the second-grade classes of the selected schools have…
What is it?The multi-dimensional Care New England Advocacy Campaign, endorsed by the Healthy People 2010 program, was born of a desire to effect important change in the community. The public health issues including childhood obesity, caring for the caregivers, depression, and prenatal care that are…
What is it?This educational program is presented by an area physician affiliated with Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. The event is free to the community and includes dinner, typically held once a month, except during the summer months and holidays. Topics have included: Alzheimers research,…
What is it?A medical professional dressed as a life-size "teddy bear" facilitates the students in the gym that has six stations:
A report of the Partnership for Michigan's Health
OverviewPalmetto Health staff recognized a void of school-based programs for adolescents that encourage healthy behaviors and parent-child communication. As a result, Teen Talk was implemented in 2000 as a high-energy, school-based youth development program specifically for middle and high school…
What is it?A free community event, Healthy Woman Expo focuses on women’s and children’s health issues, and raises breast cancer awareness. Those attending have the opportunity to: Visit with physicians, dietitians, therapists, and support groups Receive health screenings Monitor their blood…