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Find current and past articles about our program, our people, student work, events, and milestones.

Student reflections on Healthy NewsWorks

September 2017 … Several students who participated in the Healthy NewsWorks program during the 2016-17 school year shared reflections on their experiences with community members earlier this year. Here are…
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Student reporters develop bone health video

September 2017 … A newly posted Healthy NewsWorks video explains the function of bones in the body and gives examples of how people can help strengthen them. Student reporters for the…
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Hearty Kids Initiative to reach K-2 students

September 2017 … More than 140 children in kindergarten through second grade will become reporters this fall as part of the Hearty Kids Initiative, a new Healthy NewsWorks pilot project…
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Interview impresses Einstein educator Cathy Markey

August 2017 … The importance of using bike helmets and some of the ways people can spot and prevent concussions were among the topics when a group of fifth grade reporters…
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Student journalism program connects health leader to local community

August 2017 … Sometimes Healthy NewsWorks interviews are as much a revelation for the health leaders as for the student reporters. When Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, the director of the Division of…
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Six students receive 2017 Distinguished Journalist Award

August 2017 … Healthy NewsWorks is pleased to announce the 2017 recipients of the Distinguished Journalist Award, given each year to eighth grade reporters who have been leaders on their…
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What’s news: Strong bones, sleep, resiliency, and more

August 2017 … Sample newspapers from all 15 schools participating in the Healthy NewsWorks program during the 2016-17 school year are now available online. In our core newspaper program, children learn how…
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City official looks back on student interview

July 2017…Healthy NewsWorks trains its student reporters to be prepared and professional for all their interviews. Philadelphia City Representative Sheila Hess took notice when she was interviewed recently by the…
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It’s watermelon time!

July 2017…Quench your thirst with watermelon! Watermelons are 92% water. That makes it a wonderful juicy, hydrating summertime snack or meal side dish. According to the website fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, watermelon is…
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Students say ‘thank you’ to Chandler Bats

July 2017…Reporters from Marshall Street Elementary School and Whitehall Elementary School in Norristown, Pa., recently took an exciting reporting field trip to Chandler Bats. The Norristown company produces hand-made baseball and softball bats for major…
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Fact-based approach inspires CHOP blog

July 2017 … A recent post on Cornerstone, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute’s blog, looked at how Healthy NewsWorks student reporters cover health and science. Two of the…
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Philadelphia Public School Notebook highlights Healthy NewsWorks

June 2017…Eighth grade reporter Jayden Williams recently told The Philadelphia Public School Notebook that  “Healthy NewsWorks has given him opportunities to learn and grow through journalistic endeavors.” Jayden was one…
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