Healthy Kids

Staying Afloat: Free swim lessons give low-income children the ability to save their own lives

Free swim lessons give low-income children the ability to save their own lives.
Kids & Screen Time in Tennessee: The long-term effects of screen time on kids are still unknown. Here’s what we do know.

Devices have a purpose, but the long-term effects of screen time are still unknown. Here’s what we do know.
Kids Sports Get A Safety Net: Tennessee pioneers safety rating system for children’s sports

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.
Health Brief: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS)

More than 1,000 Tennessee infants are born dependent on drugs each year. Why it’s happening and how we change it.

Health Brief: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): More than 1,000 infants in Tennessee are born dependent on drugs each year. Why it's happening and how we change it.

More than 1,000 Tennessee infants are born dependent on drugs each year. Why it’s happening and how we change it.
Play It Again

As part of GoNoodle’s movement and mindfulness videos, Blazer Fresh songs are designed to activate kids’ bodies and brains. Here’s how the videos are made.

Play It Again: How GoNoodle creates videos kids want to watch

As part of GoNoodle’s movement and mindfulness videos, Blazer Fresh songs are designed to activate kids’ bodies and brains. Here’s how the videos are made.
Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]

Health Brief: Childhood Obesity in Tennessee: Tennessee ranks #5 for most obese 10-17 year-olds and the consequences last far beyond their teen years

Updated June 20, 2017 Health briefs offer quick but comprehensive information about some of the biggest health challenges Tennessee is facing. Scroll down to read all about childhood obesity in our state or jump to a specific section: Definition Causes Long-term impact Solutions Infographics Health professionals consider the current situation an epidemic with long-term health consequences for these children as they get older. For example: Tennessee consistently ranks as one of the states with the highest rate of childhood obesity. according to the 2017 BCBS Health Index Report. Back to top How do you define childhood obesity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine overweight and obesity. BMI for children takes into account […]
Top 5 GoNoodle Success Stories

Five Tennessee teachers answer: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in this year?

Top 5 GoNoodle Success Stories: Five Tennessee teachers answer: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in this year?

Five Tennessee teachers answer: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in this year?
Teachers Learn Too

Four teachers share their thoughts on how GoNoodle aids learning through music and movement

Teachers Learn Too: Four teachers share their thoughts on how GoNoodle aids learning through music and movement

Four teachers share their thoughts on how GoNoodle aids learning through music and movement
Lightening the Mother Load

A mother talking to her teenage daughter about physical and emotional health can be tough. How Health Chat uses Facebook to break down those walls.

Lightening the Mother Load: Health Chat breaks down communication walls between mothers and teen daughters using Facebook

A mother talking to her teenage daughter about physical and emotional health can be tough. How Health Chat uses Facebook to break down those walls.
Facing Facts

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County helps child abuse survivors find help, hope and healing

Facing Facts: The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County helps child abuse survivors find help, hope and healing

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County helps child abuse survivors find help, hope and healing
Out of ACEs

Why Tennessee is shifting its focus from intervention to prevention in the battle against adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

Out of ACEs: Why Tennessee is shifting its focus from intervention to prevention in the battle against adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

Why Tennessee is shifting its focus from intervention to prevention in the battle against adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Got GoNoodle Teacher Tips?

Tennessee teachers: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in the classroom this school year?

Got GoNoodle Teacher Tips?: Finding the year's top 5 #GoNoodleTN success stories from Tennessee teachers

Tennessee teachers: What’s the biggest success you had with GoNoodle in the classroom this school year?