CHICAGO, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch ofย Action for Healthy Kids' District Impact Networkย establishesย a nationwide communityย ofย district wellness professionals, connectingย toย strengthen student wellness efforts andย amplifyย their impact.ย
Across theย nation, districtย health and wellnessย leadersย are responsible forย advancing policies, programs, and partnerships that support student health. The District Impact Network brings these professionals together in a collaborative national community focused on sharing practical solutions and advancing sustainable, systemwide change.ย
Built with direct input from districtย health andย wellness leaders, theย networkย offersย evidence-based resources, implementation tools, funding opportunities, professional learning, and peer collaboration to help districts scale effective whole-child wellness strategies.ย ย
"We'veย proven what works in student health. The challenge now is making that progress last," said Rob Bisceglie, President and CEO of Action for Healthy Kids. "The District Impact Network helps districts move beyond isolated efforts and build the systems needed to sustain and scale impact over time."ย
Members of the District Impact Network gain access to:ย
District leadersย thatย supportย schoolย health andย wellness initiatives are invited to join the community and collaborate with peers nationwide.ย Learn more and join the District Impact Network at:ย https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/district-impact-network/ย
The District Impact Network supports Action for Healthy Kids' broader goal of helpingย 25 million studentsย experience healthier school environments by 2035.ย
About Action for Healthy Kidsย
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is a national nonprofit that partners with school districts, families, and communities to create healthier learning environments where every child can thrive. Our evidence-based programs support nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and risk behavior prevention. To help schools put these practices into action, AFHK offers professional development, technicalย assistance, and communities of practice that build local capacity and drive lasting change. Learn more atโฏwww.actionforhealthykids.org.
Contact:ย Roxanne Martinez, Action for Healthy Kids, rmartinez@actionforhealthykids.org, 312-878-7671
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