Many factors influence a family's health in today's society. Habits at home, socialization in schools and government policies combine for a profound impact on people's lives. Many observers agree that the quality of a nation's health has substantial bearing on creating scholastic success and a productive citizenry.

From Arthur's Hooray for Health, Teletubbies' Get Up and Go Exercise Day to resource for parents, educators and healthcare providers, UNC-TV's educational outreach services, Ready To Learn and Ready To Earn, advocate for growing a healthy family. On this edition of Education Forum, guest panelists discuss healthy issues with a focus on problems and possible solutions. On this edition of Education Forum, Saturday, June 28, at 10:30 AM, guest panelists discuss health issues with a focus on problems and solutions.

Program Moderator:

Diane Lucas
Director of Programming and Outreach
UNC-TV

Program Guests:

Lisa Woolard - asthma awareness

Jeanine Everett - asthma health

Andrea Bazan-Mason - minority health issues