Post written by Tricia Tomson Well…..it is that time of the year….already! August is here and the kids are heading back to school. It is hard to believe, because it feels like summer just started. But, as I checked my Facebook page this last week, several of my friends who are teachers are preparing to [...]
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16 Healthy After-School Snack Ideas for Indy Parents
Start the school year right with these healthy, after-school snack ideas and get an “A” for these amazingly fun and easy-to-make treats — thanks to HealthNet’s Health Promotions staff: Apple slices with peanut butter Fruit with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese Banana or grapes with low-fat or fat-free milk Smoothie with yogurt, fruit and ice [...]
4 days ’til 4th of July Weekend: PART THREE – School-Based Services
The holiday countdown continues with our blog series – Four days until July 4th weekend! Today we’d like to introduce you to HealthNet’s School-Based Services. ————————————————————– World – Meet School-Based Services! It’s a fact. Kids are more likely to learn and do better in school when they are healthy and attend class regularly. Yet [...]
Healthiest Schools: Where Have All the School Nurses Gone?
Sometimes asking the right questions, and starting conversations, can make all the difference in improving schools for our kids. The next time you visit your child’s school, ask about its nurse-to-student ratio. Health Magazine describes just how the role of the school nurse has changed over the years, as nurses become responsible for the health [...]
Indy Parents: How Healthy Is Your Child’s School?
Want to help your child’s school be healthier? The average kid spends nearly 12,000 hours in school, from kindergarten through 12th grade. That’s a big chunk of time during which he or she can develop good (or bad) health habits. Happily, many Indy schools today are recognizing the many benefits of a healthy head start. [...]
10 Tips for Keeping Your Kids in School During Flu Season
It’s a fact. Kids are more likely to learn and do better in school when they are healthy, and attend class regularly. How can you keep your child well this flu season? School nurses, like those at HealthNet’s school-based clinics, may be among the best people to ask. They are in the business of keeping [...]
Making a Difference for Indy Schools – One Student at a Time
As a busy working parent, few competing priorities outrank your child’s well-being. A survey shows that school-based health centers and school nurses play an increasingly important role in our kids’ health. They provide care where children spend most of their waking hours – at school. They also witness factors that impact student health and academic [...]
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