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Health Resources to Create a Schoolwide Culture of Wellness

August 31, 2018

To support that idea of creating a culture of wellness, Kaiser Permanente partner School-Based Health Alliance fashioned an innovative resource to guide health advocates as they create, implement and sustain schoolwide wellness efforts.

Working on Wellness: Minigrant Helps Open Center for Teachers and Staff in Maryland

May 8, 2018

Kaiser Permanente recently helped open a wellness center for more than 70 teachers and employees at Carole Highlands Elementary School in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The new wellness center includes exercise equipment and a meditation area.

Ins and Outs of Putting a School-Wellness Policy Into Place

December 6, 2017

If you are interested in exploring wellness-policy activities and successes, take a look at this series of case studies that covers implementing comprehensive school-wellness policies.

Introducing Mindfulness to Children, One Classroom at a Time

September 7, 2017

Healthy learning environments are important for student success. Teachers want the best for their students — incorporating mindfulness into school days is one way to improve classroom atmospheres.

Break-room Makeovers Boost Morale and Focus on School Staff Wellness

April 20, 2017

A well-equipped, inviting staff and teacher lounge is a place to unwind and refresh. Lower stress levels can help staff remain healthy and engaged, and perform at their best. A recent look at staff break-room makeovers found that they can come with big benefits that school staff appreciate.

Why #WellnessWins?

April 18, 2017

The #WellnessWins campaign aims to highlight the success achieved by school districts in implementing healthier policies and practices. Effective school wellness policies are the building blocks for healthy school environments.