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
Meet Joe Sheppard the owner of Sheppard’s Food and Gas Mart at in Savannah. Joe is our #HealthHero because he offers healthy options for his customers at
Meet Katy Tedford, Family Engagement Specialist at Oglethorpe Elementary. She is a HealthMPowers #HealthHero because she knows the importance healthy snacks play in children’s lives. For field
Meet Coach Graham PE teacher at Tara Elementary. He is a HealthMPowers #HealthHero because he is a positive role model for the students and staff at his
Meet Allana Caslin, the P.E. teacher at Hawthorne Elementary. She is our #HealthHero because of the way she goes above and beyond her duties. On top of
Meet #HealthHero Jamie Parker, the upper grades PE Teacher at Eddie White Academy. Jamie knows the importance of implementing a healthy lifestyle at an early age. She
Meet Kendrick Davis, the Nutrition Manager at Eddie White Academy. Kendrick is a HealthMPowers #HealthHero because he takes spreading the health and nutrition message beyond the cafeteria!
Meet Tricia Wells from Oliver Elementary. She is a member of her school’s HealthMPowers School Health Team and is a champion for student health. After
Meet Tyanna Jackson, the bubbly Executive Director at Michael A. Grant Boys and Girls Club. She is a #healthhero because she walks the talk at her club.
For decades, the issue of food security has driven policy debates, charitable giving, community development and strategies to improve population health. Access to food among
In the wake of dire need, we are in the midst of a mental health awakening. For some, the long shadow of struggles brought on
