Programs: What we’ve done so far

Vitamin D Campaign

The Foundation provided informational brochures and posters (free of charge) to pediatricians, hospital newborn nursery directors, and WIC nutritionists throughout Tennessee, to help educate parents about adequate Vitamin D intake for the prevention of nutritional rickets.

Bicycle Helmet Safety Initiative

We produced and distributed over 100,000 educational brochures statewide about the importance of wearing a helmet while biking, including information about Tennessee law, statistics on head injuries and instructions for properly fitting and wearing helmets.

Healthy Weight Management Program

Partnering with local Middle Tennessee youth fitness groups, the Foundation acquired funding to provide scholarships to obese children with financial need (referred by local pediatricians) to participate in a program of exercise, nutrition counseling and life-skills coaching to attain and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Middle School Walk/Run Program

The goal of this Middle Tennessee program was to improve the long-term health of children by promoting walking and running as lifelong exercise. The year-long program worked with five public schools to provide an opportunity for students to participate in an exercise program before or after school with weekly lessons on nutrition and fitness.

Oral Health Screening Project

Based in upper East Tennessee, this project, spearheaded by a member pediatrician, educated children and families about proper oral health care. Volunteers distributed “Oral Health Kit” backpacks which included a toothbrush, tooth paste, mouthwash, floss, an educational brochure and a voucher for a free oral health exam by a local dentist.

Breastfeeding Is Best

Developed by Dr. Margreete Johnston, this project printed 40 signs promoting breastfeeding. These signs are currently posted in 40 buses in the Nashville Metro Bus Transit System.