HKC Challenge Star Schools and Programs
Healthy Kids Challenge® Schools and programs are leading efforts to meet the Challenge for kids’ health. As a group they have implemented thousands of best practices to support kids in making healthy eating and physical activity choices a habit. Read about some of the actions they have taken!
HKC-CIGNA Showcase Schools
Sponsored by the CIGNA Foundation
Since 2004, CIGNA and the CIGNA Foundation have providing funding to help build healthier school environments. With CIGNA support, Healthy Kids Challenge® has been able to provide training and support to help schools with best practices that connect healthy eating and physical activity with wellness and academic achievement.
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Atlanta, Georgia
Cleveland, Ohio
Dallas, Texas
Florida
Houston, Texas
New York |
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Missouri
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Richmond, Virginia |
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Sponsored by the CIGNA Regional Offices |
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Colorado
New Hampshire |
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New Mexico
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| Thanks to a 3-year grant, Kansas Kids C.A.N., funded by the Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans, rural community programs and schools in a 16 county area demonstrated how they C.A.N. (Connect Activity and Nutrition) for kids. | ||
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Scott-Greeley-Wichita Counties |
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Liberal Parks-Recreation Department |
HKC recognizes other Challenge Stars for their commitment to make a healthy difference for kids
Wichita, Kansas Schools
Funding by Via Christi Volunteers
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Via Christi Child Development Center St. Joseph Catholic School St. Patrick Catholic School St. Anne |
Holy Savior Bethel Life |
McPherson, Kansas Schools
Funding by the Sunflower Foundation, Health Care for Kansans
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Eisenhower Elementary Lincoln Elementary Roosevelt Elementary Washington Elementary McPherson Middle School McPherson High School |
