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A Word from More Health
A Word from More Health

Spring is in the air and we at MORE HEALTH are forging ahead with our health and safety education initiatives in the Tampa Bay area! There's not a moment to waste when it comes to the well-being of our communities. We've had some exciting developments since our last newsletter!

In January, MORE HEALTH supporter Laura Marchetti was honored as a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero. Laura was awarded a $50,000 grant to the charity of her choice. And that charity was MORE HEALTH! We are thrilled to directly utilize this donation to further the health and safety of children, teens and adults in Tampa Bay.

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The good news today is that the obesity rate for kids aged 2 to 5 dropped from 14% in 2003-2004 to just over 8% in 2011-2012. Could this be a new generation of health conscious individuals? The disturbing news, however, reports that older children made no progress, with nearly 18% of kids aged 6 to 11 remaining obese, as well as 20.5% of kids aged 12 to 19. In women over age 60, obesity rates increased from 31% to 35.4% in the same timeframe. Overall, obesity rates for Americans have remained unchanged over the past decade. Bad news indeed! But a healthy lifestyle can make a difference.

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Teacher Spotlight
Teacher Spotlight

This month we highlight a very special MORE HEALTH colleague, Maureen Burke. Going on a decade of tenure as a MORE HEALTH instructor, Maureen learned about us in 2004 from her husband (Officer Chris Burke at the time) of all people! While she was pursuing a career as a jet-setting flight attendant, he was teaching MORE HEALTH's Firearm Safety 1 "Respect Not Risk" lesson alongside another instructor. And the rest is history so to speak.

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Safety Awareness for You

While enjoying outdoor activities, MORE HEALTH wants you to remember to take care of your skin! Skin cancer is defined as the abnormal or uncontrolled growth of skin cells. In most cases, skin cancer develops on areas of the skin that have been exposed to the sun's damaging rays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over 3.5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed annually. The good news is that the American Academy of Dermatology says that if detected and treated early, skin cancer has a 98% cure rate. Although light-skinned people may be at greater risk for developing skin cancer, people of all skin color are susceptible…even those with darker pigmentation.

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Join MORE HEALTH's programs today!

2014 SuperSitters Courses will be held at TGH Hyde Park Community Center on the following dates: June 7, June 21, July 12, September 6, October 4, November 8

Contact MORE HEALTH today at 813-287-5032 to enroll.

MORE HEALTH also invites you to make a difference in the community. Donating your time and resources, requesting a lesson and volunteering are easy! Learn More...
MORE HEALTH is committed to improving the health of children, teens and adults through innovative, interactive, and effective education. Since 1989, MORE HEALTH has educated and inspired over 2.8 million students to identify and adopt healthy habits. With your generous support, we can do even more!

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