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

Student reporters learn about multimedia reporting from WHYY journalists

June 2013…Healthy NewsWorks reporters from three schools visited WHYY-FM in late May to learn how radio journalists create their stories. The radio station hosted the class trips as part of…
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Tips for using medicine safely

June 2013… Medicines can treat all kinds of health problems but it’s important to use them safely. Here are some important safety reminders and resources that will help protect you…
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Pharmacy student fields questions from Healthy NewsWorks reporters

June 2013…As part of John Riehl’s pharmacy training, he is regularly required to enter the “fishbowl.” This room, which is surrounded by four walls of double-sided glass, is the stage…
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Experts offer tips on child medicine safety

April 2013…Hope Partnership for Education and Healthy NewsWorks recently cohosted a community event focused on increasing public awareness of child medicine safety. The event, entitled USING MEDICINE: KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE, took place April…
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Cole Manor Elementary educators develop Teacher Resource Manual for Healthy NewsWorks books

April 2013…Educators at Cole Manor Elementary School have developed the first Teacher Resource Manual for Healthy NewsWorks books. The manual describes an array of classroom activities tied to the profiles…
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Surveys show impact of Healthy NewsWorks

April 2013…The Healthy NewsWorks program boosts students’ confidence and competence, according to new survey data from the 2011-2012 school year. The multi-pronged assessment of students, teachers, and administrators said the…
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Nurse applauds students’ medicine safety article

April 2013…Third grade health reporters received praise from their school nurse after writing the lead story for their school’s health newspaper about using medicines safely. Linda DiMartini had been interviewed…
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Students creating “Using Medicine Safely” posters

April 2013…Students in several Healthy NewsWorks schools are participating in a “Using Medicine Safely” poster contest this month. The contest encourages students to create original artwork illustrating one of the…
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Sixth graders interview police commissioner

March 2013…Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey recently answered questions from sixth grade reporters on topics ranging from neighborhood safety to how he stays healthy and fit. The reporters from the…
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Meet the leaders in our new book

March 2013…Twelve Philadelphia-area leaders will be featured in a new book written and illustrated by students participating in the Healthy NewsWorks student media program. They include Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles…
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Reflections of a Healthy NewsWorks alum

Editor’s note: Josie Dillard became a health journalist while she was in elementary school at Hancock Elementary School in Norristown. She went on to be a key contributor for the…
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My Experience at Gotwals Elementary School

Editor’s Note: Heather McDanel is the founding Executive Director of Students Run Philly Style, and was one of the health leaders interviewed for the 2nd edition of “Leading Healthy Change…
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