COAHOMA COUNTY’S HEALTHY KIDS
A group of health care providers, school personnel and
community partners targeted 3rd graders in
three local schools with a program to reduce childhood obesity by promoting
healthier food choices and increased physical activity. Educational DVD's
for all schools and fun activities along with Body Mass Index tracking, parental
involvement plus special Dance Dance Revolution equipment for three schools are
included in this program.
The Community Health Council
members:
Lela Keys, Delta Comm Partners-RMC,
Chair
Michael Camponova, Friar's Point Elem
Melissa Chambliss, Kirkpatrick Elem
Shirley Cole, Clarksdale School Dist
Sherry Coleman, Friars Point Elem, Principal
Mr. Dennis Dupree, Clarksdale School Dist
Valeria Hawkins, Alliance for Healthier Gen
Vickie Hearn, Aaron E. Henry Med Ctr
Aurelia Jones-Taylor, Aaron E. Henry Med Ctr
Pauline Rhodes, Coahoma County Sch Dist
Shelley Ritter, Delta Blues Museum
Dr. Evelyn Smith, Coahoma Community College
Dr. Wilma Wade, Clarksdale School Dist
Suzanne Walton, Kirkpatrick Elem
Albert Williams, Booker T Washington Elem
Kathy Woods, Aaron E. Henry Med Ctr
Dr. Issac Thompson, Coahoma Agricultural HS
Bessie Thompson, Coahoma Agricultural HS
Kyler Robinson, Coahoma Agricultural HS
Robert Rhymes, Coahoma Community College
Rev. Ozell Landfair, Haven Chapel United Meth
