Blissfield, MI – State Senator Joe Bellino applauded the announcement that three local schools have been chosen to participate in the Building Healthy Communities program by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
In total, 148 Michigan schools will receive BHC programing, with 74% of those schools being low-income, under-resourced communities in areas of great need.
Schools could apply for one of three BHC program options for the 2023-24 school year, including:
· Reducing Health Disparities in Elementary Schools
· Engaging Middle Schools Through Project Healthy Schools
· Step Up for School Wellness
St. Mary Campus of the Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools and Dundee Elementary School will receive Step Up for School Wellness programming, and Blissfield Middle School opted for the Engaging Middle Schools Through Project Healthy Schools program.
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