THE COLORADO CAMPAIGN—AND CHALLENGE
This program is distributed in the U.S. and Canada by National Geographic.
We are asking Colorado educators to ponder the question, “When does health begin?”.
We believe it is one of the most important questions educators, medical professionals, parents, and society must ask, answer, and act upon in order to improve children’s health and academic achievement.
EHD is equipping more than 1,300 education leaders* across Colorado—at no charge—with our "When does health begin?" resource kit. Each kit includes our award-winning DVD, The Biology of Prenatal Development, an introductory, six-page brochure, and a 22 x 25.5 inch poster.
EHD is sending free resource kits to more than 700 college professors, 257 public libraries, and all middle school, high school, and college libraries. We are also sending kits to nearly 7,000 classroom teachers** and other school personnel.
The campaign goal is to equip and motivate middle school and high school teachers, and college professors to improve public health in Colorado through effective prenatal education.
Our Challenge to You
Preventing disease and learning disabilities and promoting lifelong health requires that prevention efforts begin when health begins—long before conception. Efforts must continue throughout pregnancy and into early childhood when the foundations of lifelong health are established.
To succeed, we must start with education and thousands of Colorado educators must participate.
Campaign success will enhance health science education, improve lifelong health, reduce substance abuse during pregnancy, prevent certain birth defects and learning disabilities, promote maternal health and prenatal care, increase student interest in health careers, and reduce health care and special education costs.
As you can see, the dividends will be incalculable but success depends on you.
We challenge you to watch the DVD, explore our extensive free online resources, and promote prenatal education among students, patients, colleagues, families, and friends.
* Includes all superintendents, middle school and high school principals, and select district leaders
** Includes select teacher types in public and private schools, grades 7 through 12. Who is eligible?
