Press Releases

2009 press releases

Browse our press releases distributed in 2009, 2008 and 2007.

Pennsylvania schools report decrease in bullying behaviors
PITTSBURGH (November 17, 2009)
The Highmark Foundation unveiled the final results of an unprecedented analysis of Pennsylvania's school-based bullying prevention programs. According to "Bullying Prevention: A Statewide Collaborative That Works," a report released by the Highmark Foundation, incidences of bullying in Pennsylvania schools have decreased.

Pennsylvania schools demonstrate positive changes related to bullying prevention
PITTSBURGH (September 16, 2009)
Preliminary findings of a statewide study on bullying prevention programs demonstrate significant decreases in reports of students being bullied and increased perceptions among students about the importance of positive bystander behavior, an important factor in reducing bullying. The findings were announced today by the Highmark Foundation, through its Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative, and its partners at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Windber Research Institute and the Center for Safe Schools.

Highmark Foundation awards more than $1 million to support a healthier lifestyle for youth
PITTSBURGH (September 9, 2009)
Highmark Healthy High 5 recently awarded grants to two Allegheny County programs that encourage increased physical activity for children.

Highmark Healthy High 5 launches new Web site to address children’s health issues
PITTSBURGH (March 11, 2009)
Highmark Healthy High 5, a $100 million children’s health promotion initiative of the Highmark Foundation, has revamped its Web site, www.highmarkhealthyhigh5.org, to better engage parents, educators and nonprofit organization leaders in learning about today’s most pressing children’s health issues and promoting children’s health.