Reminder: Wear Backpacks Safely to School
October 9, 2017
Learn about school backpack basics to help avoid back pain and even injuries and set students on a path to healthy backpack-wearing habits.
Make Walking to School a Fun, Year-Round Routine
October 4, 2017
Check out this infographic about creating a walking school bus with the kids and families who live in your neighborhood to make walking to school safer and more fun.
Resources on the Importance of Safe Drinking Water in Schools
September 28, 2017
New resources are available to help spread the important message that accessible drinking water in schools is vital. Check out these flyers produced by the National Drinking Water Alliance.
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.
Pediatrician Explains Importance of Immunizations as Kids Head Back to School
August 24, 2017
Karina Maher, MD, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente’s Santa Monica Medical Offices, reminds parents of the crucial role immunizations play in keeping kids healthy.
Improving Mental Health in Schools
August 16, 2017
Kaiser Permanente Northern California recently awarded Santa Rosa Community Health, the nonprofit that runs the health center, $98,000 to support counseling services that address the impact of trauma on at-risk youth at the school and in the surrounding community. “If we can help these kids now, we can change the trajectory of their lives and help them live to their fullest potential.”
Join the 2017 America’s #HealthiestSchools Campaign
August 8, 2017
Every child deserves a healthy school. To reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity and empower kids to develop lifelong healthy habits, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation launched its 2017 America’s #HealthiestSchools campaign. Learn more.
National Collaborative on Education and Health
August 2, 2017
Health and education systems are inextricably linked. Learn about the National Collaborative on Education and Health steering committee's priorities for the National Collaborative’s work.