Healthy Schools, Healthy Kids!

The Cardiovascular Health (CVH) Coalition is working with local school districts to create healthier school environments for students, teachers, and staff. The Coalition promotes the Center for Disease Control’s Coordinated School Health Program Model. This model address health and social problems in schools and involves children, peers, families, healthcare workers, media, religious organizations, and community organizations. The model consists of eight components that focus on all aspects of health, safety, and wellness.

The Coalition has also assisted school districts in writing and implementing wellness policies to improve the nutritional quality of foods served on school campuses and increase the amount of physical activity children receive during the day.

The CVH Program partners with many schools in the county to provide multiple physical activity opportunities for students, parents, and staff. The programs in the past included:

· International Walk to School Month (October)

· Student and Teacher Walking Clubs

· PTO Walk-a-thon Fundraiser (Buckeye Valley East)

Interested in how your school can get involved?

Contact Nicole Harmon, Health Educator at 740-203-2086 or nicole@delawarehealth.org

2005 International Walk to

School Day at Buckeye

Valley East Elementary

Bike winner from the 2007 drawing  at the Delaware
County Fair