North Carolina

 

Healthier Generation's Work in North Carolina

Healthier Generation works closely with schools, community organizations, and partners throughout North Carolina to address a wide range of health topics, including food access and nutrition, chronic disease, vaccine access and confidence, and tobacco use. Together, our work is creating healthier school and home environments for children and families.

Since 2007, Healthier Generation has worked with more than 1,000 North Carolina schools and 112 out-of-school time programs, impacting over 650,000 students with our innovative health resources, trainings, and customized support. 

105 North Carolina schools have earned recognition as one of America's Healthiest Schools for their outstanding efforts to support student, staff, and family well-being.

Current Initiatives

Healthier North Carolina

With support from Novo Nordisk, the Healthier North Carolina initiative fosters an environment of health and well-being in the rural north and southeastern regions of North Carolina (Bertie, Halifax, and Northampton school districts), with a focus on food access and chronic disease reduction through school engagement and community collaboration. Our Healthier North Carolina Networking Team includes health departments, school systems, cooperative extensions, and non-profits. 

Vaccine Access & Confidence

With support from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Healthier Generation provides resources and community support throughout North Carolina to expand access to routine and recommended vaccinations, as well as improve vaccine confidence among families and caregivers. 

Explore the Healthier Generation Vaccine Hub

Our Work in Action

Read the latest stories from Healthier Generation staff and community partners about our ongoing work in North Carolina.

North Carolina Voices

Hear what two North Carolina educators have to say about the impact they've created by working with Healthier Generation.

The changes have had a tremendous impact on the lives of students and staff, providing them with the skills and resources they need to perform various physical activities and live healthier lives with character.

Dr. Patricia Smith
Physical Education Teacher, Idlewild Elementary School, NC

If I didn’t have Healthier Generation on my side, I couldn’t do my job. As a part-time wellness coordinator, I don’t have time to identify resources, develop content and recognize and celebrate all of our schools. Healthier Generation has been with us every step of the way.

Kate Turner
Wellness Coordinator, Durham Public School District, NC

Your North Carolina Support Team

Ready to start making healthy changes in your school or community? Our team is here to help!

Jukelia Bess

Program Manager | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Leah Ferguson

Director, Evaluation | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Shahnee Haire

Regional Program Manager | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Shauvon Simmons-Wright

Director, Special Projects | Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Program Managers

Jukelia Bess

Program Manager | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Shahnee Haire

Regional Program Manager | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Shauvon Simmons-Wright

Director, Special Projects | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Contact us and make your contribution to children's health in North Carolina.

Soudary Kittivong-Greenbaum
give@healthiergeneration.org