What We Stand For
In 2019, Mississippi was ranked as the unhealthiest state in the country by America’s Health Rankings
Our Mission
Team Healthy Miss is an organization predicated on education with the goal of teaching young Mississippians about the importance of practicing healthy lifestyles. THM provides specific examples of changes they can make in their daily routine. Mississippi is often cited as the unhealthiest state, and it currently has the lowest life expectancy in the United States for numerous reasons. THM aims to close the gap between Mississippi life expectancy and the nation’s average. We recognize that many factors influence life expectancy, with many being out of the control of the average person, but making just 3 changes to your everyday routine is likely to have a long-lasting impact on your health. Practicing healthy habits is crucial to living a long and prosperous life and Team Healthy Miss is here to teach you how to do it.
“Health is a state of complete mental, social and physical well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
– World Health Organization, 1948
Founder’s Information
Patten Lane is a High School Student from Jackson, Mississippi. Born and raised in The Magnolia State, he feels a deep gratitude for his community and has always made an effort to give back. As a member of the Key Club at his previous school, Patten hoped to introduce something similar to his new school, but was inspired by a new cause after traveling to Europe for the first time.
It was difficult to ignore some of the major lifestyle differences he witnessed on his trip and upon his return home it became even more clear the Mississippians regularly engaged in unhealthy practices. After further investigation it became clear that Mississippi could look much closer for inspiration as it ranks as the least healthy state in the country. No likes being last, so Patten decided to make a stand against detrimental practices and educate people how to make better choices to improve their lives. Patten will be the first to tell you that he has work to do himself. He is currently working on balancing his hobby of playing video games by spending more time practicing lacrosse and competing on his school debate team.