Building Healthy Communities
Reducing Health Disparities in Elementary Schools
Building Healthy Communities is a school-based program focused on addressing the social determinants of health that have contributed to wide disparities in many communities across Michigan.
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Since 2009 the statewide program has reached:
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Building Healthy Communities: Reducing Health Disparities in Elementary Schools
Mindfulness is a powerful tool that helps you be more present and bring attention to all your senses. There are many ways to be mindful, such as when you are eating, walking, running, or even talking to others. Actively listen the next time you are in a conversation with another person or listen to the sounds around you as you walk the block. #buildinghealthycommunities #BHC #Mindfulness
September is here! The Building Healthy Communities program has proven to help lower childhood obesity among the student population in participating schools. #buildinghealthycommunities #NationalChildhoodObesityMonth
Happy Labor Day from BHC! This holiday marks the official end of summer and the start of the school year! Here at BHC, we are excited to be starting up a new year of programming! #happylaborday #buildinghealthycommunities
Welcome back to school! Check out these tips to make your back-to-school routine smoother. #buildinghealthycommunities #backtoschool
This no cook recipes only takes 20 minutes to prepare. This is a fun take on pasta salad, which is a summertime staple. Put your favor antipasto ingredients on skewers or follow the recipe below for ideas. #buildinghealthycommunities #BHC #milkmeansmoreAntipasto Skewers - United Dairy Industry of Michigan (milkmeansmore.org)
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