Healthi Kids

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Healthi Kids! In 2026, we’ll keep working to make sure every child can play, learn, and grow in a healthy, supportive community. Thank you for joining us on this journey—here’s to more love, play and progress in the year ahead!

12/29/2025

Protect kids and families from Hepatitis B!
➡ Hepatitis B can affect anyone—even kids
➡ Vaccination is part of routine childhood immunizations
➡ Early protection matters
Ask your pediatrician about the Hepatitis B vaccine today.

12/22/2025

As you celebrate the holidays with friends and family, keep everyone safe from COVID-19.
There’s a lot of information out there, and it can be confusing. So we pulled together simple tips from trusted sources like the NY State Department of Health and the Public Health Communications Collaborative.

We hope these help you enjoy the season and start the New Year healthy!

12/19/2025

It’s National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

Show off those festive, silly sweaters and make it a fun day for the whole family. Dressing up together is a great way to spread joy and create memories with your little ones.

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, snap a pic of your crew in their holiday best and share it with us! Let’s see those bright colors, funny patterns, and creative designs.

🎄✨🕎🖤❤️💚✡️❄️🎁🕯️

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our Healthi Kids Coalition 2025 award winners! While we value every coalition member, we recently honored three coalition members who go above and beyond to make our community feel supported, healthier and more playful.

Read more about Curtis Birthwright who received the Good Energy award, Tonia Burton, who received the Powerful Partner award, and Sharon Peck who received the Making a Splash for Play award.

https://ow.ly/A23050XIsl4

12/13/2025

12/11/2025

Flu cases are surging in Monroe County but it's not too late to protect your kids, yourself, and the rest of your family.

Here are a few tips we put together based on info. from the NY State Department of Health and the Health Communications Collaborative to help you and your family get through flu season.

Stay safe and healthy!

12/08/2025

HAPPENING TOMORROW:

Hunger Solutions New York is bringing together leaders from across the state to talk about summer nutrition programs.

Panelists will share:
✅ Different ways communities work together
✅ Best practices and lessons learned
✅ Tips to make summer meals programs stronger

You’ll also have a chance to ask questions during the Q&A!

Panelists include:
Heather Senecal (Capital Region Summer Meals Collaborative)
Mike Bulger (Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester)
Liz Lucas (No Kid Hungry New York)

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9 at 1 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Online webinar

Don’t miss this chance to learn and connect!

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/P1cm50XBvvV

Hunger Solutions New York will convene regional collaborative leaders across New York State to discuss their work on summer nutrition programs. Panelists will discuss different collaborative models, best practices, and lessons learned. There will also be time for Q&A from webinar attendees. We hope....

12/05/2025

Are you headed to the on Saturday? Make sure to stop by the gingerbread house. While your little ones are getting crafty, our parent leaders will be there to get your thoughts for an important survey that will help shape family policies.

12/03/2025

Join us for a summer meals webinar!

Hunger Solutions New York is bringing together leaders from across the state to talk about summer nutrition programs.

Panelists will share:
✅ Different ways communities work together
✅ Best practices and lessons learned
✅ Tips to make summer meals programs stronger

You’ll also have a chance to ask questions during the Q&A!

Panelists include:
Heather Senecal (Capital Region Summer Meals Collaborative)
Mike Bulger (Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester)
Liz Lucas (No Kid Hungry New York)

📅 Date & Time: December 9, 1 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Online webinar

Don’t miss this chance to learn and connect!

👉 Register here: https://ow.ly/x84V50XBl3R

Hunger Solutions New York will convene regional collaborative leaders across New York State to discuss their work on summer nutrition programs. Panelists will discuss different collaborative models, best practices, and lessons learned. There will also be time for Q&A from webinar attendees. We hope....

12/02/2025

❄️ Snow day? Don’t let the weather stop the fun! Kids need to play and move every day—rain, shine, or snow. Put on warm clothes and head outside for sledding, making snow angels, or taking a winter walk. Fresh air and exercise help kids feel good and stay healthy!

How are your kids enjoying the snow today? Share your photos below!