Across Pennsylvania, schools and community organizations are using Highmark Healthy High 5 grants to promote children's health. Their successes are evident in the stories below.
These stories were included in inserts that Highmark Healthy High 5 placed in five Pennsylvania cities on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Read the inserts to learn more about our programs that promote children's health.
In Erie schools, kids are working hard to be healthy
Erie schools combat childhood obesity wtih Health eTools for Schools.
Wheatland standing up against bullying
Lancaster School District uses Highmark Healthy High 5 HALT! — a Bullying Prevention Program.
St. Patrick's students eating better than ever
A Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant enables nutrition education.
Mt. Lebanon and Allegheny Valley reducing bullying behaviors
The schools use Highmark Healthy High 5 HALT! – a Bullying Prevention Program.
Families find healing at the Highmark Caring Place in Pittsburgh
Since 1997, the Highmark Caring Place has helped grieving children cope with the loss of a loved one.
Allentown schools stand up against bullying
Internationally renowned Olweus Bullying Prevention Program helps Allentown schools.
St. Mary’s kids learn to eat smart
A Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant enables nutrition education.
In Forest Hills schools, healthy change is under way
Students develop better health habits with the help of Health eTools for Schools.
Families find healing at the Highmark Caring place in Erie
The Harrington family learns how to cope with their loss at the Highmark Caring
Place.
At Hanover's YMCA, SPARK is a hit
The SPARK after-school recreation program helps kids succeed.
Plainfield students in Allentown can't wait for after-school fitness
A Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge Grant funds after-school activities.
At Richland, SPARK is a hit
The Learning Lamp and East Hills Recreation team up with SPARK.
Families find healing at the Highmark Caring place in Harrisburg
The Johnson family learns how to cope with their loss at the Highmark Caring
Place.
In Pittsburgh Public Schools, nurses can focus more on student health
Pittsburgh Public Schools are using Health eTools for Schools to get the paperwork done more efficiently.
Families find healing at Ryan’s Tree grieving program
With support from Highmark Healthy High 5, Ryan's Tree has expanded the reach of family grief services in the Allentown area.
At the Boys & Girls Club, SPARK is a hit
Success in Erie comes from getting kids involved.
At Palmyra High, nurses can do more to help students
Palmyra Area High School spots students' problems using the Highmark Healthy High 5 Health eTools for Schools.
Laurel Valley Elementary reducing bullying behaviors
Parents participate with kids in RAMS program.
Fitness rocks at Gateway Middle School
A Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant purchases 30 iPods and earphones for students to use in fitness classes.
At Brandywine Heights Middle School, eTools weighs in positively
Health eTools for Schools helps students learn healthy lifelong behaviors.
Cambridge Springs Elementary stands up against bullying
The school uses Highmark Healthy High 5 HALT! — a Bullying Prevention Program.
Dancing their way to fitness
Highmark Healthy High 5 makes Dance Dance Revolution possible in schools.
At Larosa, SPARK is a hit
Everyone succeeds with the SPARK after-school active recreation program.
Families find healing at the Healing Patch in Johnstown
Highmark Healthy High 5 helps the Healing Patch support grieving families.
