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Baptist Health Paducah Launches Project Fit America at Calvert City Elementary

Baptist Health Paducah

Baptist Health Paducah launches Project Fit America at its 8th school today, at Calvert City Elementary. On Sounds Good, Kate Lochte speaks with Dona Rains about the two-year fitness program aimed at reducing childhood obesity, including new playground equipment with fitness stations, curriculum, teacher training and a fit lifestyle in their daily lessons. 

Project Fit America is a national agency working with educators to create opportunities for kids to be fir, active and healthy by bringing in funding, equipment and resources for teachers. 

More photos of the launch at Baptist Health Paducah's Facebook page

Project Fit America website

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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