What is Healthy Hoops^sm Kentucky?

Healthy Hoops^sm Kentucky is a special initiative that uses basketball and fun to focus on the needs of kids with asthma. Under the guidance of celebrity basketball coaches and medical experts, children between the ages of 9 and 13 - and their families, will participate in a full day of health awareness, entertainment, asthma screenings, and basketball drills and skills workshops! It is free and open to the public but registration is limited. Click here to register!

Healthy Hoops^sm Kentucky Coalition
The collaboration between private organizations, the public sector, community groups, and health care experts is the key to Healthy Hoops^sm Kentucky success. It creates a strong link between people and organizations whose aim is to better the health of the community, one member at a time.

Professional Development
An educational seminar developed by nationally recognized educators and based on national standards provides continuing education units for school nurses, recreational coaches, childcare providers, day care staff, parents, community based organizations, and physical education teachers.

Tip-Off Event
At this free event held on September 27^th, 2008 at DuPont Manual High School, participants register for mandatory health screenings, participate in basketball drills conducted by professional basketball coaches, and learn health prevention and intervention techniques from health care experts.

Asthma Screenings
All participants are required to undergo health screenings. The health screenings are used to assess each participant's health status, assess medications, review appropriate medication use, establish a personalized action plan, and evaluate results.

Rebound Challenge
The final event is a full-day basketball clinic, where participants are rewarded for their progress with a day of basketball and fun. Participants undergo a second round of screenings to ensure they are healthy enough to participate in the day's basketball drills. Parents participate in workshops about living with and managing their child?s asthma.

Parent Education
Parental/guardian participation is a vital component of Healthy Hoops^sm Kentucky. At each event described above, there are workshops for parents that provide management tips, prevention facts, and information about the importance of complying with the treatment plan(s) that their providers prescribe for their children.