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New Health Resource Available for Early Childhood Educators

Establishing positive health habits at a young age increases the likelihood that a healthy lifestyle will be maintained throughout life. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), announces the release of a valuable new tool to support student health. The Michigan Model for Early Childhood Health™ (MMECH) is designed and developed for early childhood educators with age-appropriate health promoting activities that is adaptable to any early childhood learning environment.