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Building Healthy Communities
We have a unique commitment to Michigan. Our social mission goes far beyond those of other health care insurers. As just one part of our wide-ranging social mission, we fight childhood obesity.
Since 2004, our Building Healthy Communities grants to schools and community organizations have been helping Michigan children become more physically active and healthier. Our grants also promote awareness of good nutrition and the benefits of physical activity.
Students at Blair Moody Elementary School will participate in organic farming thanks to a $15,000 grant from BCBSM. The funding is part of the Blues' Building Healthy Communities grant program.
The need is great. Fifteen percent of Michigan 9th- to 12th-graders are overweight.
They may suffer adult health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
For the 2009-2010 school year, we are supporting a comprehensive toolbox of elements proven to help elementary students achieve better nutrition and increased activity. To encourage toolbox use by Michigan elementary schools, we offered Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Elementary Schools and Community Partners grants.
For the list of grantees, please go to the grant announcement news release.
