Longford pupils learn how positive lifestyle choices can reduce risk of chronic conditions
Abbott’s Diagnostic business in Longford proud to be partnering St Joseph’s National School to deliver Future Well Kids to the 5th class pupils
Pupils at StJoseph’s National School in Longford Town have taken positive steps towards lifelong wellbeing after completing the Abbott Future Well Kids Programme.
Pupils from 5th class recently marked the end of the five‑week initiative, which encourages children to develop practical, healthy habits to support fuller, healthier lives.
Delivered by volunteers from Abbott’s Diagnostic business Longford, the programme blends interactive learning with practical guidance on physical activity, nutrition and overall wellbeing.
Throughout the programme, students explored how small, positive lifestyle choices made early in life can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sessions included hands-on activities such as learning the difference between whole and processed foods, practising mindfulness techniques like square breathing, and taking part in physical exercises including skipping and heart‑rate monitoring to understand the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Since its launch in Ireland in 2019, the Future Well Kids Programme has had a meaningful impact. To date, it has been delivered 14 schools, reaching more than 2,000 students and strengthening connections between Abbott and the communities it serves.
Speaking about the programme, Site Director at Abbott’s Diagnostic business in Longford, Conor Murphy said, “We all want what’s best for our children. We want them to be happy, healthy and to live full lives. That is why we are proud to be partnering St Joseph’s National School to deliver Future Well Kids to the 5th class pupils.”
Educators and families can access free, downloadable resources promoting healthy activities at www.futurewellkids.ie