## The Key to a Healthier Community

Byrnes Health Education was created through the passion that education is the key to a healthier community. Byrnes Health Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to keeping people well throughout their lifetime!

## About our Programs:

We feature programs that are health based, science based, prevention-oriented and mapped to National and State Education Standards.

All programs are continually reviewed by a Curriculum Committee comprised of health and education experts.

Program participants are evaluated for knowledge gain and behavioral intent with pre- and post-testing.

Every teacher has the opportunity to evaluates our educators on presentation, content and impact.

### Mission:

To educate and inspire people of all ages to make healthy choices.

### Vision:

To be the leading resource of innovative, high-quality, effective health education.

### Value Statement:

With a commitment to excellence in all that we do, Byrnes Health Education values:

- a passion for healthy communities;
- a culture that embraces creativity and fun;
- seeking and sharing knowledge; and
- an atmosphere of integrity and mutual respect.

Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility

Capital Blue Cross

Our partnership with the Byrnes Health Education Center helps make it possible for school-age children to receive important health programming, presented in a fun, interactive way.  Quality health education programs, taught at an early age, provide students with skills they can use to maintain healthy behaviors throughout their lifetime.  Capital Blue Cross is proud to support the important work of the Byrnes Health Education Center.

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