At HealthMPowers, we hold ourselves accountable to core values, among them: breaking down barriers to health equity. In partnership with communities, we strive to dismantle
Yolanda Reid-Wheeler, a trailblazer in education and mental health, has spent 30 years quietly reshaping the lives of thousands of Georgia’s students—both in school and
At Woodland Elementary in Stockbridge, a group of young changemakers—HealthMPowers’ Student Health Advocates (SHAs)—set out to inspire their peers to make healthier food choices. Fueled
The HealthMPowers Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is bringing fresh energy to health advocacy in Georgia. Composed of passionate high school students from diverse backgrounds across
On a Thursday in early September, we gathered at Bethune Middle School in DeKalb County for our first board meeting of the year. While board
Welcome to the HealthMPowers Champion Series! Champions are advocates who are working towards advancing health equity, food and nutrition access, and mental wellness. “Why can’t
Welcome to the HealthMPowers Champion Series! Champions are advocates who are working towards advancing health equity, food and nutrition access, and mental wellness. In the
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School in Dekalb County was one of 47 schools in Georgia selected to participate in the inaugural year of the Girls
At H.B. Stroud Elementary, seeds of transformation were sown in the hearts of students, sparking a journey toward healthier habits and a thriving school garden.
When I met HealthMPowers board member Sonali Rao at Chocolatte on Shallowford, she greeted me with the enthusiasm of someone who’s already had a great
For their GEM Create A MOVEment Project, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta Troop 16074 wrote and published a graphic novel entitled, Don’t Get Caught. The book is a story of how four girls from very different backgrounds come together to survive a zombie apocalypse while staying physically and mentally healthy.
Early Care and Education (ECE) is the earliest stage of a child’s learning and development, taking place between birth and eight years old. Because a child’s brain is the most flexible and rapidly developing during the first five years of their life, ECE plays a critical role in building a strong foundation for children’s lifelong health, well-being, and success.
Meet Jim Lidstone, the Director of Live Healthy Baldwin in the Baldwin County community. He is a #HealthHero because he works to make tangible changes in his
Meet Jo Lynn Still, a local gardener in Washington County. She is our #HealthHero because she is generously allowing us to use her advertising space to promote
Meet Mark Bowen, a Farm Truck Manager in Savannah. He is a #HealthHero because he works to bring community members together and involve them in decision making
