As Child Health Day, a national event first proclaimed by President Calvin Coolidge in 1928, celebrates its 84th observance this year, the state of Tennessee's Department of Health has set apart a special week to focus on the health and well-being of its children.

The Monroe County School System will observe Child Health Week is Oct. 1-7.

"In years past when Child Health Week has happens, we've been on fall break," said Lacey Mason, director for Coordinated School Health. "This is one of the first year's we've been in school during the observance."

As part of Child Health Week, Coordinated School Health will be doing some BMI (body mass index) testing in some area schools and will post a child health tip on their Facebook page each day for parents to see. In addition, Coker Creek Elementary School will participate in International Walk Day at their school on Oct. 3, inviting parents and community members to the school to walk their walking trail with students.  

See full story in the Sunday, Sept. 30, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.