Children & Youth

Playing It Forward: How SPARK, KaBOOM! and GoNoodle provide the tools and motivation for Tennessee kids to get moving and thrive

How SPARK, KaBOOM! and GoNoodle provide the tools and motivation for Tennessee kids to get moving and thrive.
Powerful Fun: Community-built playgrounds encourage activity and improve emotional health

Community-built playgrounds encourage activity and improve emotional health.
Good Grief: At Mending Hearts Camp, the arts serve as a turning point for youths mourning a parent

At Mending Hearts Camp, the arts serve as a turning point for youths mourning a parent.
Staying Afloat

Free swim lessons give low-income children the ability to save their own lives.

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

Devices have a purpose, but the long-term effects of screen time are still unknown. Here’s what we do know.

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

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.

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.
Letter from CEO JD Hickey

Tennessee is facing a crisis of childhood obesity, so BlueCross is stepping up.

Letter from CEO JD Hickey: Tennessee is facing a crisis of childhood obesity, so BlueCross is stepping up.

Tennessee is facing a crisis of childhood obesity, so BlueCross is stepping up.
Family Inspiration for Future Impact

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.

Family Inspiration for Future Impact: Diversity scholars look forward to health care careers that serve their communities

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.