Making schools healthier places
With targeted support & valuable partnerships, improving health outcomes in kids to benefit generations of Mississippians.
Committed to Move
Extended 25 grants to provide curriculum, training and resources based on the Mississippi Standards for Physical Education.
Child and Youth Prevalence Overweight Survey
Funded research on the prevalence of overweight and at-risk children in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011.
John D. Bower School Health Network
Helpd schools implement the Coordinated School Health Program model.
School-based Administrative Claiming
Provided software, training and technical assistance to over 100 participating school districts to help claim Medicaid reimbursements.
School Nurse Data Collection
Provided software that captures monthly data on school nurse performance and activities related to prevention of illness and disabilities.
School Health Councils
Funded 98 grants to establish a School Health Council, conduct a pre- and post-assessment to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the school’s physical activity and nutrition environments, and implement at least one sustainable intervention.