Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

CUPHD Partners with Local Junior High to Teach Young Women to "Bone Up"!

Wednesday - Feb 04, 2009

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Partners with J.W. Eater Junior High to Educate Young Women on the Importance of Osteoporosis Prevention.

Champaign, IL - The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has partnered with the J.W. Eater Junior High to educate teenage girls on the importance of Osteoporosis prevention. This 3-session educational program offered during PE class consists of a series of fun-filled activities that encourage the teens to take small steps to make a big difference in the health of their bones. J.W. Eater currently has 207 teens participating in the "Bone Up" - Osteoporosis Prevention Program for Teens.

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