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Earnestine

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Destiney’s grandmother, Earnestine, is her health care hero.  Earnestine is devoted to doing everything she can to make sure her granddaughter is as healthy and happy as possible.  Destiney said Earnestine taught her that, “when your body is healthy, your mind will be happy and it will help you to focus and do your work.”  She and her grandmother work out together in their exercise room at home every day.  Destiney enjoys jump roping, riding her bike, skating, and hula hooping.  “I love to work out because it makes my muscles look big,” said seven-year-old Destiney. 

When Destiney needs a checkup or an immunization shot, Earnestine always takes her to her appointments.  Earnestine makes sure that Destiney eats three healthy meals a day, with plenty of fruits and vegetables.  Her favorite foods are peas and mandarin oranges. 

Earnestine also makes sure that Destiney gets plenty of sleep every night, brushes her teeth 3 times a day, stays hydrated and clean.  Destiney said her grandma takes her “to different fun places to have fun…  (She) loves me and she takes time out with me every day.”  Earnestine knows that keeping kids healthy allows them to get the best start in life and reach their full potential.

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