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Collaboration for Healthy Schools and Healthy Students

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Today, about one out of three children and adolescents ages 2-19 in the United States is overweight. While a child's health is not completely dependent on their school, studies have found that school-based programs can have a significant impact on student health by creating an environment that encourages healthy behaviors among students and staff. The program goals include district support, identification of wellness champions in each of the 14 participating schools and the completion of the School Health Index Assessment (SHI). The Healthy Schools Program Framework of Criteria identifies specific best practices to create a healthier school environment. The criteria are based on the best available evidence of programs, policies and practices that positively impact healthy eating and physical activity behaviors among students and staff. Based on the SHI Assessment results, an action plan is put into place. Action plans help each school prioritize its next steps based on importance, feasibility and sustainability to reach the most students and strengthen the impact of change.

This case study is part of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association's annual Quality Excellence Achievement Awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals and health systems in continually improving and transforming health care in the state. These organizations are improving health by striving to achieve the Triple Aim—improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction), improving the health of populations, and reducing the per capita cost of health care—and the Institute of Medicine’s six aims for improvement—safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. To learn more, visit https://www.ihaqualityawards.org/javascript-ui/IHAQualityAward/

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