IU Health La Porte Hospital - Lil' F.I.S.H. Club (Feel Important...Stay Healthy)

Through the use of interactive, hands-on activities, Lilâ€™ F.I.S.H. Club encourages students to increase their knowledge about health and wellness and establish healthy behaviors. It also teaches them to make positive health and lifestyle decisions at an early age. Topics covered include nutrition, personal hygiene, self-esteem, heart health and exercise, dangers of tobacco use, dental health, and bullying with assertive communication. Lilâ€™ F.I.S.H. is funded by the Foundation of IU Health La Porte Hospital.

What is it?

Through the use of interactive, hands-on activities, Lil’ F.I.S.H. Club encourages students to increase their knowledge about health and wellness and establish healthy behaviors. It also teaches them to make positive health and lifestyle decisions at an early age. Topics covered include nutrition, personal hygiene, self-esteem, heart health and exercise, dangers of tobacco use, dental health, and bullying with assertive communication. Lil’ F.I.S.H. is funded by the Foundation of IU Health La Porte Hospital.

Who is it for?

Fourth-grade students in 18 schools spanning three counties. The program has reached more than 8,400 students since its inception in 2000.

Why do they do it?

The program aims to integrate information on healthy behavior into the school curriculum.

Impact

Pre- and post-assessments demonstrate that students consistently increase their knowledge about age-appropriate health and wellness information, as well as establish behaviors and make positive health and lifestyle decisions.

Contact: Katie Sarver
Wellness Outreach Program Manager
Telephone: 219-326-2048
E-mail: ksarver1@iuhealth.org

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