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Physical Activity

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that children and adolescents ages 6 – 17 engage in 60 minutes or more of physical activity every single day. Physical education programs in …

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School Mental Health is Not Just for Students

WEBWhile supporting students is the highest calling for school employees, putting in place school-based programs that support the mental health of teachers and staff is …

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Addressing Health Equity and Childhood Obesity

WEBPopulations that experience health inequities — based on factors such as race, income, gender or geographic location — suffer …

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America’s Healthiest Schools: Celebrating Student and Staff Well …

WEBOf these, a total of 149 were recognized for implementing best practices around social-emotional health and 201 for staff well-being. The social-emotional health …

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Why Education Matters to Health

WEBPoor health can put educational attainment at risk (reverse causality) Conditions throughout people’s lives—beginning in early childhood—can affect both health and education; Visit Virginia Commonwealth …

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Spreading Health Beyond the Walls of School-Based …

WEBAn interview with Linda Juszczak of the School-Based Health Alliance. It has been said many times in the public health field that health doesn’t just happen in the clinic. It happens in the places where …

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School-Based Wellness Centers Becoming the Model …

WEBSchool-based health centers provide a compelling model for growing the health care safety net, especially in this time of health care reform. To better advance that strategic direction, NASBHC recently appointed physician …

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Health Care Systems and Schools: Working Together for Healthier …

WEBThe Healthy Food in Health Care Program, a program of Health Care Without Harm founded in 2005, was among the first efforts to make the connection …

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Thriving Schools Expands Social and Emotional Health Resources …

WEBAs a health care provider, Kaiser Permanente is deeply invested in building healthier communities by improving conditions for health and equity that will help people …

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Social Emotional Health

WEBSocial emotional health is the ability to understand and manage our emotions and to form social connections and relationships with the world around us. Strong social …

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A Roadmap for Ensuring Every School is a Healthy School

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to ignite the public interest in healthy school environments. It has motivated leaders of organizations …

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School Wellness Policies

WEBSchool Wellness Policies. School wellness policies often serve as the backbone of a healthy school community. They are written documents that guide schools and districts in their …

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Impact on brain, body and

WEBKaiser Permanente health plans around the country: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., in Northern and Southern California and Hawaii • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of …

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How Educators Can Address Childhood Adversity and Toxic Stress

WEBAs a pediatrician and public health practitioner, I know that Sally is far from alone. Exposure to toxic stress is all too common, and when unaddressed, is a key …

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Nourishing Reminders for Parents and Students on Healthy Eating

WEBKaiser Permanente health plans around the country: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., in Northern and Southern California and Hawaii • Kaiser Foundation …

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BMI Report Cards: Good or Bad Idea for Addressing Childhood …

WEBKaiser Permanente health plans around the country: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., in Northern and Southern California and Hawaii • Kaiser Foundation …

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Kids and Type 2 Diabetes: How Parents and Teachers Can Help …

WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers additional diabetes resources for school personnel. By working together to support student health, …

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Student-Led Club Helps Raise Mental Health Awareness

WEBPast events have included a “Directing Change” video competition where students created public service announcements on suicide prevention and reducing the …

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