Healthy Schools

Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Del Monte Foods Bring Affordable, Nutritious Canned Food Recipes to San Diego Families Amid Rising Food Costs

Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Del Monte Foods joined Field Elementary School in San Diego on April 18 to celebrate its recognition as one of America's Healthiest Schools.

Fitness Break, Healthy Out-of-School Time, Healthy Schools, Out-of-school time, Physical Activity, Physical Education

Celebrate National Walking Day with The Walking Classroom

April 2 is National Walking Day! Started in 2007 by Healthier Generation’s co-founder, The American Heart…

Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools

Ask a School Nurse: How to Protect Kids from Infectious Diseases

A significant flu surge is impacting families across the U.S, with more than 300,000 hospitalizations of…

Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools

Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Effectively Communicate with Parents and Caregivers

Childhood vaccination rates for illnesses such as measles have recently declined. The spread of vaccine…

Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Amplifying Youth Voices: Career Exploration Day Encourages Young People to Advocate for Health Equity

Engaging with young people is key to promoting awareness of public health priorities, including vaccine uptake…

America's Healthiest Schools, Healthy Schools, Social-Emotional Health

Shaping the Future of Social-Emotional Learning: Approaches and Resources

In October 2024, more than 150 educators and health advocates gathered at the America’s Healthiest Schools…

Success Story, Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools

Advancing Vaccine Equity: In-School Clinics Support Access for School-Age Youth

Bertie County is a mostly rural county located within the Inner Banks region of North Carolina. One of the…

Success Story, Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools, Nutrition

Breaking Ground: Northampton County School District Fosters Nutrition Access with Health Fair and Community Garden

Food and nutrition insecurity is a “critical child health issue that impacts millions of infants, children…

Del Monte Foods Honored As Corporate Hero by Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Del Monte Foods received the 2024 Corporate Hero Award by Alliance for a Healthier Generation during the America's Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit in Little Rock, Arkansas.