b'ForewordCovering vital topics with the power to transformThe Healthy NewsWorks mission ofeven more importantly, the tangible empowering elementary and middle- outcomes of the program aligning school students through the powerbeautifully with the mission of our of health literacy has a valuablehospital, which on November 30 ripple effect throughout the schoolof this year is celebrating its 150th communities and neighborhoods theanniversary.program serves. The comments by the students on Ive seen firsthand how Healthywhat being a Healthy NewsWorks NewsWorks reporters coverreporter means to them are powerful. vital topical issues that can behelp pave the pathway to EQUITY.Here are just a few snippets: transformative for the health andOver the past 20+ years, Healthyinterviewing people takes courage, safety of communities, includingNewsWorks and its thousands oftime, and patience; to always have the power of kindness, mindfulness,facts; and if you and your team work environmental justice, healthystudent writers, teachers, and staff have truly advanced health, safety,together, you are able to produce lifestyles, healthcare equity, and thesomething wonderful.importance of empathy and healing.justice and equity, throughout the These kids get it! corridors of our schools and theHealthy, safe, well-informed students vibrant streets of our communities.are the drivers of the future of our In its message to the community,city, and as I read these comments, Healthy NewsWorks states its beliefAs the Director of Community Pediatrics and Child AdvocacyI know we are in good hands. It is an that EVERY child has the RIGHThonor for our hospital to partner with and the NEED to acquire healthat St. Christophers Hospital for knowledge and literacy skills. ItsChildren for the past 24 years,Healthy NewsWorks. programs are designed to be carriedand as a community resource andDaniel Taylor, D.O. out in an atmosphere of respect foradvisory board member for HealthySt. Christophers Hospitalchildren, families, and teachers, andNewsWorks, I see the mission, andfor ChildrenContentsDecision-making 4 School attendance14Coping 6 Handling stress 15Making choices .8 Friendships 16Healthy snacks 10 Games .17Physical activity 11 Classroom activities 19Noise pollution 12Cover illustrations: clockwise from top left: Daniel Fuller, 8th grade, East NorritonPage 2 illustration: Bella Nguyen, 5th grade, Catholic Bulldog Bulletin (trumpet) | Ava Nicole Felton, 4th grade, William Rowen Healthy RoarPartnership Schools Healthy Courier,(exercise) | Lexus Jimenez, 4th grade, Isaac A. Sheppard Healthy Shark (headphones)St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral (jumping rope)| Ruby Marcelino, 8th grade, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier, St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral (friend group) F a l l 2 0 2 5 | H E A L T H Y N E W S W O R K S . O R G3'