Tem-Bel Health & Wellness Coalition

The Tem-Bel Health & Wellness Coalition is a group of Central Texas community leaders committed to developing comprehensive school-based healthcare and a health education initiative to promote children's health. The coalition comprises of members from Scott & White, Belton Independent School District, Temple Independent School District, Texas Department of Health, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, and other community agencies.

The Tem-Bel Health & Wellness Coalition was formed as an ad hoc group by Dr. Charles Foulks, Director, Division of Nephrology-Hypertension at Scott & White. In the spring of 2003, he invited various leaders from the community, Parks and Leisure Department of Temple, Temple and Belton Independent School Districts, health professionals from Scott & White, Bell County Health Department, and the Blacklands Research Center to attend a planning meeting to address the growing problem of childhood obesity and the health risks of obesity. This approach was taken because of the firm belief that this disorder is a community problem and should be addressed in an effort that is community-based. His office supported the development of the Coalition and still provides administrative support and guidance for the Coalition.

Our Mission Statement
To promote the health and well being of people across the lifespan through a cooperative effort of local healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and the community.

Grants and Research
Various Coalition partners have submitted grant applications and have participated in research related to childhood obesity and its related issues.

Coalition Chair Jennifer Hays, Ph.D. Department of Medicine Scott & White Memorial Hospital Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine 2401 S. 31st St. Temple, TX 76508 254-724-5065 jhaysgrudo@swmail.sw.org
Coalition Advisors
Don P. Wilson, M.D. Chair, Department of Pediatrics Children's Hospital at Scott & White Texas A&M University College of Medicine  2401 S. 31st St. Temple, TX 76508 254-724-4363 dwilson@swmail.sw.org	Charles J. Foulks, M.D. Director, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension Chief, Section of Clinical Nephrology Chief, Section of Dialysis Scott & White Hospital 2401 S. 31st St. Temple, TX 76508 254-724-3666  cfoulks@swmail.sw.org

Coalition Partners 

• Scott & White
• Belton Independent School District (BISD)
• Temple Independent School District (TISD)
• Texas Department of Health (TDH)
• University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB)
• Bell County Extension Agency
• City of Belton
• City of Temple 
• Bell County Health District
• Ralph Wilson Youth Club
• Belton Christian Youth Center
• Texas A&M University College of Medicine
• Texas A&M University School of Rural Public Health

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