HEALTHY Armstrong

UPMC Health Plan is proud to partner with the HEALTHY Armstrong coalition in Armstrong County. An estimated 35 percent of children in the Armstrong County Schools were determined to have a body mass index (BMI) showing that they are heavier than 85 percent of children of their age and gender nationally.

HEALTHY Armstrong aims to improve the health of families in the community and to help children maintain a healthy weight through improved nutrition and increased physical activity.

HEALTHY stands for Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyles Together Helping Youth.

This program uses the National Institutes of Health We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition) curriculum materials to focus on increasing physical activity, improving food choices, and reducing screen (TV, video games, etc.) time.