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United Way, Covidien join forces to target childhood obesity

Covidien Surgical Devices and United Way of Greater New Haven have opened a new front in the battle against childhood obesity. The two organizations have teamed up to provide 5,000 Get Fit Kits to New Haven school children. The kits include a pedometer, a jump rope, a water bottle, a ball and a Frisbee.

Published in The New Haven Register, Saturday, October, 29, 2011
By Steve Higgins, Special to the Register

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“Family Fit Night” hosted by Boost! Team at Troup School

Students and their families at Troup School had a chance to have fun while also learning how to stay fit and healthy at the school’s Family Fit Night on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. The event featured a chance to participate in a Zumba class, try out the newest Wii fit games, and many other fun activities that families can do together to be healthy and exercise. Students and families were also treated to solo performances by Troup band students.

Program Gives Kids a "Boost!'

From the New Haven Register. Barnard Enviornmental Studies Magnet School cheerleaders preform during a "Boost!" event at the school. Boost! is a citywide initiative promoting Physical and social health as well as family support and engagement. The event was highlighted with a United Way give-away of "Get Fit Kits" to some 2,500 students in five New Haven Schools.

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Community Voices Podcast: Robert Berlingo

In this podcast Robert, Production Supervisor at Covidien, talks about his experience with the production and community benefits of Covidien's "Get Fit Kits" that are distributed through United Way's Boost! program.

Covidien and United Way Launch Program to Encourage Physical Fitness

The students at Barnard Environmental Studies Magnet School began their day jumping rope and playing frisbee using items contained in a "Get Fit Kit" provided through a partnership with Covidien Surgical Devices and United Way of Greater New Haven's Boost! program.

Covidien Employees Support Healthy Communities

Covidien Surgical Devices employees added a healthy component to their United Way campaign.

Covidien Employees Winterize Grand Acres Community Garden

Covidien employees spent a sunny but blustery afternoon at Grand Acres Community Garden in the Fair Haven section of the city. The group raked leaves, began to winterize the gardens and worked on the living wall as part of Covidien's Day of Caring activities to support their United Way Campaign. Grand Acres is just one of the New Haven Land Trust's 45 gardens in the city of New Haven that utilize vacant urban plots to create community vegetable gardens.

Covidien Employees Share Their Talent in the Kitchen

The Covidien Communications department hosted a Pie Tasting event in New Haven. The team baked pies, and employees bought tickets to sample the pies and vote for their favorite. Many employees enjoyed the opportunity to savor the tasty treats and contribute to the United Way at the same time.

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The Community Dining Room in Branford Gets a Fresh Look during September Days of Caring

Employees from Courtyard by Marriott (Orange) and Covidien spent their morning helping to create a clean and vibrant look at The Community Dining Room in Branford. The volunteers applied a fresh coat of paint and washed the windows, walls and blinds in the dining room to create a welcoming place for their guests to dine and socialize. The Community Dining Room feeds the hungry and promotes public awareness of the impact of hunger and isolation in our society.

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United Way, Covidien join forces to target childhood obesity

“Family Fit Night” hosted by Boost! Team at Troup School

Program Gives Kids a "Boost!'

Community Voices Podcast: Robert Berlingo

Covidien and United Way Launch Program to Encourage Physical Fitness

Covidien Employees Support Healthy Communities

Covidien Employees Winterize Grand Acres Community Garden

Covidien Employees Share Their Talent in the Kitchen

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The Community Dining Room in Branford Gets a Fresh Look during September Days of Caring

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