The Bronze Star rating certifies that: All coaches are trained in concussion and sudden cardiac arrest recognition and management An automated external defibrillator (AED) is on-site A minimum of two coaches are CPR/AED certified — with one always present A severe weather policy is in place Anaphylaxis and allergy emergency plans are in place Silver and Gold Star ratings include additional safety measures. Participation is voluntary, but the Department of Health believes leagues will see value in the ratings.
CheKenna Fletcher knows it can be challenging for people with diabetes to manage their nutrition. She’s seen her own parents struggle with making the right food choices while dealing with the condition.
CheKenna Fletcher knows it can be challenging for people with diabetes to manage their nutrition. She’s seen her own parents struggle with making the right food choices while dealing with the condition.
In three Tennessee counties, the health challenges of obesity, inactivity and smoking are taking a serious toll: Madison County (Jackson) Coffee County (Tullahoma) McMinn County (Athens) So these communities are taking steps to promote better health habits, using tactics from diabetes education to fitness trails. Explore the numbers and solutions below. Note: Numbers show the percentage of the population in each area who are obese, physically inactive or smokers. Steps taken to promote better health habits Visit the BlueCross BlueShield Health Index to see how health conditions impact Tennessee.
In three Tennessee counties, the health challenges of obesity, inactivity and smoking are taking a serious toll: Madison County (Jackson) Coffee County (Tullahoma) McMinn County (Athens) So these communities are taking steps to promote better health habits, using tactics from diabetes education to fitness trails. Explore the numbers and solutions below. Note: Numbers show the percentage of the population in each area who are obese, physically inactive or smokers. Steps taken to promote better health habits Visit the BlueCross BlueShield Health Index to see how health conditions impact Tennessee.
Adverse childhood experiences create toxic stress, which disrupts brain development, physically altering DNA. The more ACEs you have, the more likely you are to experience these outcomes, especially if your score is 4 or higher. Find your score here.
Adverse childhood experiences create toxic stress, which disrupts brain development, physically altering DNA. The more ACEs you have, the more likely you are to experience these outcomes, especially if your score is 4 or higher. Find your score here.
We all live and work and play in communities. That means we have the power to help one another — even strangers we’ll never meet — live healthier lives.
We all live and work and play in communities. That means we have the power to help one another — even strangers we’ll never meet — live healthier lives.
