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Highmark Foundation Extends Subsidy for Health eTools for Schools(R) through 2013 |
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From PR Newswire: The Highmark Foundation announced today that through Highmark Healthy High 5, a $100 million, five-year children's health promotion initiative, it has extended its subsidy program allowing schools in 49 Pennsylvania counties to participate in the Highmark Healthy High 5 Health eTools for Schools program at no cost through August 31, 2013. Originally set to expire on September 1, 2009, the extended subsidy allows schools representing a student population of more than 400,000 students free access to this award-winning program, making it easier for students to eat healthier and become more physically active. The goal of Highmark Healthy High 5 is to make sure children have an opportunity to learn ways they can take action to be healthy and to positively influence others, including their parents." InnerLink, which uses a collaborative approach to help schools reverse the current health crisis in their communities, was contracted by Highmark Foundation to develop Health eTools for Schools and provides technical support to schools who adopt the program. "I have been very impressed with the capabilities of Health eTools for Schools to help my district implement the goals and objectives of our wellness policy," said Greg Gray, wellness coordinator at Northern Lebanon School District. Headquartered in Lancaster, PA, InnerLink creates innovative and sustainable health intervention programs for schools (K-12) that assist students to make good choices in health and safety. The Highmark Foundation is an affiliate of Highmark Inc. and was created to support initiatives and programs aimed to improve community health. Allegheny County: Avonworth, Bethel Park, Bishop Leonard-St.
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