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Partner Press Releases

Highmark Healthy High 5 Healthy eTools for Schools Extends Subsidy to Schools
Lancaster, PA (Sept. 2, 2008)
The Highmark Foundation announced that it has extended its subsidy program for Highmark Healthy High 5 Health eTools for Schools through Aug. 31, 2013. Schools in 49 Pennsylvania counties will be able to participate in the Highmark Healthy High 5 Health eTools for Schools program at no cost for the next five years. The Health eTools for Schools program is available to area public, private, parochial and charter schools. Originally set to expire on Sept. 1, 2009, the extended subsidy allows schools representing a student population of more than 400,000 students free access to this award-winning program, making it easier for students to eat healthier and become more physically active. Learn more.

Heartwood Institute Launches New Educational Tool to Promote Healthy Self-esteem in Children
Pittsburgh, PA (May 7, 2007)
The Heartwood Institute announced the launch of a new tool for educators to promote self-esteem through discussion topics covering seven key character traits. T.R.U.E. Cards: Life Lessons feature 49 beautifully illustrated cards to be used as a discussion tool for building self-esteem in children in fourth through sixth grades. For details, please download our partner's press release.

Health eTools for Schools Use is Catching On, Helping Students Across Central Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA (April 18, 2007)
Local school districts are making a difference in our community. More than 50 districts across the state have signed up for Highmark Healthy High 5 Health eTools for Schools. These districts are committed to improving the health and well-being of their students — including districts located in central Pennsylvania. For details, please download our partner's press release.

Steps to a HealthierPA — Fayette County Continues Partnership with the Highmark Foundation to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Uniontown, PA (April 10, 2007)
To address the epidemic of childhood obesity and give help to children struggling to deal with weight issues, Steps to a HealthierPA — Fayette County has partnered with the Highmark Foundation to offer KidShape®, a nationally recognized, family-based weight management program. For details, please download our partner's press release.

I-CAAN Launches nrg — Powered by Choice Cause Campaign for Teens
Harrisburg, PA (March 6, 2007)
Pennsylvania’s teens, part of the civic-minded Millennial Generation, now have a new cause to get behind, with today’s launch of nrg — Powered by Choice, a youth-led energy balance campaign developed by the Penn State Institute for the Collective Advancement of Activity and Nutrition (I-CAAN). The campaign is funded by the Highmark Foundation through the Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative. nrg (text lingo for “energy”) empowers teens aged 13-18 to lead changes that support a balance of healthy eating and active lifestyle choices in schools and communities. For details, please download our partner's press release or visit our partner Web site, www.poweredbychoice.org.