Press Release Archives : VFHY
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09/04/2022
Join the Tobacco Free Alliance of Virginia!
The Tobacco Free Alliance of Virginia (TFAV) seeks to engage organizations and individuals and unite them in their passion for a healthy, tobacco free Virginia.
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Water Consumption Takes Center Stage Across Virginia During Rev Your Bev Week

Virginia (May 5, 2022) – This week the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s (VFHY) healthy hydration campaign, Rev Your Bev, partnered with early childhood education centers across Virginia to promote water as the number one beverage of choice for children.

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Rev Your Bev’s 10th Annual Celebration: Promoting Healthy Hydration & Water Access in Virginia’s Schools Kicks Off This Week
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Virginia Teen Activists’ Work on Tobacco Prevention Recognized as a Model for Other States

RICHMOND, VA. – Today, youth activism is impacting meaningful social, political and environmental change and commonwealth teens are joining in on this powerful work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) included Y Street, Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s (VFHY) youth engagement program, in a guide of initiatives across the country demonstrating best practices for tobacco prevention and control.

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Charlottesville High School Invests in Water to Invest in their Students’ Wellness

CHARLOTTESVILLE – Charlottesville High School is unveiling its fruit-infused water dispensers to celebrate the school’s effort to increase students and staff access to healthier beverage choices, and in turn, create a healthier school environment. The fruit-infused water dispensers will be available every school day in the cafeteria for students, teachers, and staff to enjoy.

 

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