Lindsay McCarthy

January 8, 2020

The Power is in Your Hands to Prevent the Flu

The Four Principles of Hand Awareness: WASH your hands with soap and water when they are dirty and BEFORE eating. DO NOT cough or sneeze into […]

December 5, 2019

Did you get your flu shot?

Did You Know? • Influenza is more serious than the common cold. It causes a fever, aching muscles, chills, headache, cough, fatigue, nasal congestion, and a […]

October 14, 2019

The Impact of Michigan Medicine School-Based Health Centers

The RAHS School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide youth-centered care and enhanced access-to-services, and address care gaps. Coordination of care between SBHCs and Primary Care Providers (PCPs) […]

February 22, 2019

Put Your Best Fork Forward

We’ve all heard the phrase “K.I.S.S.” or “keep it simple stupid”. We challenge you to make simple, healthy choices. You might choose to increase your fruit […]

February 20, 2019

National Children’s Dental Health Month

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children even though it is preventable. Developing good brushing habits at an early age and scheduling regular […]

February 14, 2019

School-based Health Awareness Month 2019

School-Based Health Centers: Healing Super Heroes Every School Day! From the School-Based Health Alliance Every February, the school-based health care community celebrates National School-Based Health Care […]

October 19, 2018

It’s Pumpkin Season!

Did you know that you can eat all the parts of a pumpkin? Well, everything but the stem. The pumpkin flesh and skin are high in: […]

September 27, 2018

National Childhood Obesity Month

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 1 in 6 children in the United States are obese – that is 17 percent! Children who are obese […]

September 21, 2018

Sleep and the School Year

The school year is new, and your children are likely still adjusting to the change in their schedule. Pencils, papers, clothing and shoes are ALL important […]

April 3, 2018

TALK, TEST, TREAT – Prevention is the Key to Health

April is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Month. RAHS staff ensure that all aspects of health, including sexuality, prevention, screening, and treatment for STDs is a normal […]

February 27, 2018

National Nutrition Month

Did you know… March is National Nutrition Month! A whole month dedicated to putting nutrition in the forefront to help us all improve our health and […]

December 1, 2015

Year-Round Community Resources

These are only a few of the resources available in this community year-round. For more information on available programs, services, and resources, contact Nancy Thome, RAHS […]

April 15, 2024

Ensuring the Health of Tomorrow’s Athletes: The Importance of General & Sports Physicals

As parents, educators, and community members, we all share a common goal: to ensure the well-being of our youth as they grow and develop into healthy […]

April 2, 2024

A Chat with Dr. Stephen Park: Bringing Healthcare to School Communities

In our chat with Dr. Stephen Park, Co-Medical Director at the Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS), we not only learned more about his insights into […]

February 29, 2024

Enhancing Youth Health: A Chat with Dr. Kelly Orringer, Co-Medical Director at the Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools

Meet Dr. Kelly Orringer, Co-Medical Director of Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) and a pediatrician dedicated to improving the health and well-being of youth. Dr. […]

December 20, 2023

2023-2024 Winter Holiday Closures

The Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) will be closed Monday, December 25th – Monday, January 1, 2024. RAHS Contact information over the holidays: Genesee […]