Health Literacy Web Resources

Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation - http://www.healthiermississippi.org/

Mississippi Department of Education Health Curriculum Framework - http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/id/curriculum/health/health.html 

Mississippi Department of Education Healthy Schools - http://www.healthyschoolsms.org/

The American Academy of Pediatrics Web site provides books, articles, "Answers for parents," and featured resources, including Insure Kids Now, Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families 2007, Immunization Information, and more.

The VERB campaign encourages young people ages 9–13 (tweens) years to be physically active every day.

The National Center for Safe Routes to School offers a centralized resource of information on how to start and sustain a Safe Routes to School program.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides a promotional planner with materials and ideas to increase awareness of child booster seats.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association Web site provdes information for kids too! Check out Kids' Stuff page - Do You Know Your Teeth?

September is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. More than 12 million children suffer from vision impairment. Use this month's tools to inform your community about children's eye health and safety. Spread this message ...

World Heart Day is the World Heart Federation's most important advocacy event and aims to increase public awareness and promote preventive measures to reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.

http://www.safekids.org/

The President's Challenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the President's Challenge can help motivate you to improve.