NHPS in the News

NHPS releases the promising results of the FitnessGram study examining the link between physical fitness and academic performance:

• Health Watch on CBS3-Philadelphia (Windows Media Player file)
• "Strong Minds: School Explores Link Between Exercise, Performance," News Journal, December 17, 2011.

"The Scary Truth About Sugar," News Journal, October 26, 2010
NHPS' Mary Trotter and Kristen Wan discuss the impact of sugar on children's diets.

"Q&A: What's the 'built environment?" WHYY
NHPS' Richard Killingsworth demystifies the built environment and how walking can be incorporated into city planning.

"Learning is Simply Child's Play," News Journal, April 14, 2010
NHPS' 5-2-1-Almost None Healthy Lifestyle formula as a part of the Power of Me exhibit at the new Delaware Children's Museum.

"A Statewide Strategy to Battle Child Obesity in Delaware", Childhood obesity rates have more than tripled over the past 30 years, but the NHPS initiative has stemmed the increase of childhood overweight and obesity in recent years.

Sugar Demonstration on CN8's "Your Morning" Nemours staff discusses sugar content of popular beverages on CN8's “Your Morning” show.

"Hospitals embracing social media," News Journal, Novmeber 10, 2009
Ralph DeSimone, Sr. Marketing Communications Lead for NHPS, quoted in this article about health care systems using social media.

“Students struggle to get enough Zs: Sleep deprivation affects young people's cognitive abilities,” News Journal, August 25, 2009
Doug Tynan, Pediatric Psychologist for NHPS, quoted in this article about sleep’s importance to health and academic achievement.

"Food for thought: Backpack? Check. Cool clothes? Check. Healthy food? Uh-oh. Time to cram," News Journal, August 19, 2009
Tony Ruggerio, Sr. Program & Policy Analyst for NHPS, quoted in this article about teaching children about healthy eating choices.

WDEL Health Watch, June 29, 2009 (mp3 file)
Mary Trotter discusses healthy grilling in this Health Watch segment.

"Livable, Walkable, Sustainable," News Journal, June 2, 2009
Rich Killingsworth, NHPS’s Director of Strategic Planning and Operations, quoted in this article about creating walkable, sustainable communities.

"Grill Smart, Eat Smart," News Journal, May 19, 2009
Mary Trotter, registered dietician quoted in this article about the best ways to healthfully grill foods.

"Healthier Living Through Better Land Use," News Journal, May 7, 2009
Rich Killingsworth featured in this article that discusses the impact of land use on health and physical activity.

WDEL Health Watch, April 20, 2009 (MP3 file)
Karyl Rattay, MD, featured in this Health Watch segment talking about TV TurnOff Week and the need to limit “screen time.”

"Seeking Solutions When It's More Than Baby Fat," News Journal, April 13, 2009.
NHPS's child-care collaborative and its efforts to prevent childhood obesity discussed in this article.

"Medicine for the Mind: Pediatricians aim to get books into young hands," News Journal, April 5, 2009
Nemours pediatrician Aguida Atkinson quoted in this article about how pediatricians can promote literacy as well as good health.

"Every Day is Activity Day: Reacting to a plague of obesity, schools are getting kids moving," News Journal, March 24, 2009
Linda Tholstrup, Policy & Program Analyst for NHPS, quoted in this article about healthy eating and physical activity being integrated into the school day.

"Eating Smarter: a little tinkering can make recipes healthier," News Journal, March 10, 2009
Mary Trotter quoted in this article about eating healthy and how to make recipes more healthful.

WDEL Health Watch, March 9, 2009 (MP3 file)
Mary Trotter quoted in this Health Watch segment about how to eat healthy but still save money.