Call for Entries for 2008 Vision Awards
NHPS is seeking nominations for its third Vision Awards, presented to two programs, one in Delaware and one from outside of Delaware, which demonstrate excellence in child health promotion and disease prevention.
Participate in TV Turnoff Week
April 21-27, 2008 is TV Turnoff Week. Make a commitment to keeping your TV off or reducing your family's “screen time.’
Delaware’s Campaign to Make Kids Healthy Gets Boost from US Top Doc
To promote the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future” initiative, Acting U.S. Surgeon General Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., visited with several community leaders at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children to discuss current efforts in reducing childhood obesity in Delaware.
Save the Date for 2008 Conference
The Nemours Conference on Child Health Promotion: Advocacy, Policy, and Progress in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity will take place on Oct. 23 and 24 in Wilmington, Del.
Nemours to Sponsor Run One for Fun Kids Run
In conjunction with the Delaware Marathon, the Run One for Fun Kids Race will take place on Saturday, May 17. NHPS and the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children are proud sponsors.
The Built Environment Can Help or Hurt Our Health
An op-ed from Senior Vice President Debbie Chang and Vice Chairman Robert T. Christopher on the importance of access to public recreation and healthy foods.
Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS)
Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS), based in Newark, Delaware, works with families and community partners to help children grow up healthy. Our goal is to drive long-term changes in policies and practices promoting child health and leverage community strengths and resources to have the greatest impact on the most children.
One of our initial areas of emphasis is childhood obesity prevention through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The centerpiece of our efforts is 5-2-1-Almost None.
Andre, Brian, and Jada -- four ordinary kids from Delaware -- sailing on a pirate ship through a world turning to junk food. On their voyage, they learn to appreciate the importance of eating right and physical activity. Their exciting tale is captured in the Adventures of the Mighty Timoneers!
| Monday, March 24, 2008 @ 05:54 PM EDT | Wilmington, Delaware |
Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS) has announced its 2008 advocacy agenda for regulatory and legislative changes that will encourage healthy behaviors in the places where children... 
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