Browse our press releases distributed in 2009, 2008 and 2007.
The Highmark Foundation announces $1 million school challenge program
PITTSBURGH (Nov. 16, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation announced today that $1 million in grants will be awarded on a rolling basis in 2008 through the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program to public, private, parochial and charter schools in the Foundation's 49-county service area.
The Highmark Foundation awards $580,000 in Highmark Healthy High 5 grants to four nonprofit organizations
PITTSBURGH (Oct. 10, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation recently awarded more than $580,000 in grants to four nonprofit organizations through its Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative. The grants will be used for nutrition and physical activity programs in central and western Pennsylvania, and for a grieving program in Centre, Huntingdon and Mifflin counties.
Highmark Healthy High 5 provides $150,000 grant to support transition for Duquesne High School students
PITTSBURGH (Aug 28, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation, as part of its Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative, awarded a $150,000 grant to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide transition assistance for Duquesne High School students who are moving to two local high schools.
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation Program expands in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (Aug 20, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation's Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation program is currently recruiting new program sites throughout the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. SPARK (Sports Play and Active Recreation for Kids) is a nationally recognized physical activity program designed to provide children with an inclusive, non-competitive recreation experience regardless of their ability, size or gender.
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation Program expands in Central Pennsylvania
CAMP HILL (Aug 20, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation's Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation program is currently recruiting new program sites throughout the Central Pennsylvania region. SPARK (Sports Play and Active Recreation for Kids) is a nationally recognized physical activity program designed to provide children with an inclusive, non-competitive recreation experience regardless of their ability, size or gender.
The Highmark Foundation announces 2007 Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant winners
PITTSBURGH (May 31, 2007)
To provide schools more nutrition and physical activity offerings to help create lifelong healthy habits in children, the Highmark Foundation, through its Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge program has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to 172 schools in Pennsylvania.
Highmark Healthy High 5 to Promote Healthy Lifestyles During Tour of Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG (May 16, 2007)
Highmark Healthy High 5, an initiative of the Highmark Foundation, announced it is the presenting sponsor of the American Eagle Tour of Pennsylvania, a nearly 500-mile professional cycling race from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in June 2008.
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation Program Encourages Children to Make Regular Physical Activity Part of Their Everyday Lives
ERIE (May 15, 2007)
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation is a nationally-recognized program that provides children and adolescents ages 5-14 with a quality physical activity experience in an after-school or community program setting. The program has shown through scientific trials an increase in fitness levels in children as well as promoting life-long appreciation for movement that ultimately creates the basis for a healthier lifestyle and obesity prevention. Children – no matter what their athletic ability or skill level – can participate in SPARK's non-competitive activities and games.
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation Program encourages children to make regular physical activity part of their everyday lives
CAMP HILL (May 4, 2007)
Less than 25 percent of school-age children get even 20 minutes of rigorous daily physical activity, well below the minimum of 60 minutes prescribed by fitness researchers. Providing opportunities for fun, engaging activities for children is one of the ways we can help protect them from the health risks associated with physical inactivity and childhood obesity.
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation Program Encourages Children To Make Regular Physical Activity Part of Their Everyday Lives part of their everyday lives
JOHNSTOWN (May 3, 2007)
Less than 25 percent of school-age children get even 20 minutes of rigorous daily physical activity, well below the minimum of 60 minutes prescribed by fitness researchers. Providing opportunities for fun, engaging activities for children is one of the ways we can help protect them from the health risks associated with physical inactivity and childhood obesity. Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation is a nationally-recognized program that provides children and adolescents ages 5-14 with a quality physical activity experience in an after-school or community program setting.
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation Program Encourages Children To Make Regular Physical Activity Part Of Their Everyday Lives
PITTSBURGH (April 30, 2007)
Highmark Healthy High 5 SPARK Active Recreation is a nationally-recognized program that provides children and adolescents ages 5-14 with a quality physical activity experience in an after-school or community program setting. The program has shown through scientific trials an increase in fitness levels in children as well as promoting life-long appreciation for movement that ultimately creates the basis for a healthier lifestyle and obesity prevention. Children – no matter what their athletic ability or skill level – can participate in SPARK's non-competitive activities and games.
Highmark Foundation provides subsidy for online student wellness program
PITTSBURGH (Feb. 14, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation, through its Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative, has created a subsidy program so that schools in 49 counties of Pennsylvania can participate in the Highmark Healthy High 5 Health eTools for Schools program at no cost until Sept. 1, 2009.
The Highmark Foundation announces 2007 Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program
PITTSBURGH (Jan. 9, 2007)
The Highmark Foundation recently announced the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge, a program that will award $500,000 in grants in May 2007 for schools to implement programs aimed at preventing childhood obesity.