April 21, 2015
According to the 2013-2014 Ypsilanti Communities that Care (CTC) survey results, most middle school students do not drink alcohol, use marijuana, or abuse prescription drugs. This […]
April 7, 2015
Teens and young adults need specialized medical care and a provider with whom they can discuss anything, from normal body growth and development, illness, preventive care, […]
March 31, 2015
Recently there has been a lot of media coverage about immunizations and the prevention of measles. The UMHS Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools follows the American Academy […]
March 24, 2015
Do you ever wonder whether your teen’s emotions or behavior are just normal teen behavior or are indicative of something more concerning? The American Psychiatric Foundation […]
March 17, 2015
On Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at 9 AM, the UMHS Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) celebrated the culmination of a goal set years ago with […]
March 3, 2015
Did you know that February was Children’s Dental Health Month? I’m a big lover of puns, and this “whole tooth” is a good one! Let’s drill […]
February 24, 2015
By: Christine Kleinheksel What you eat matters! The American Dental Association recommends that parents and children avoid these top seven foods to improve help improve their […]
February 3, 2015
By: Jamie Kakos, MSW Candidate & Shannon Hill, LMSW, CPS-M The snow is falling, and temperatures are dropping. It is important to stay healthy during these […]
January 27, 2015
It is a month into the New Year and it is time to check in with our New Year’s resolutions. A common sentiment amongst resolution makers […]
January 16, 2015
On Monday, January 19th, we will celebrate the Birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King, the foremost leader of the American Civil Rights […]
December 23, 2014
The end of 2014 is upon us with the holidays and many a-gathering to attend! I often find myself reflecting on the past year around this […]
October 16, 2014
By: Shelby Sauer, MSW Candidate & Shannon Hill, LMSW, CPS-M Bullying. Defined as unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power […]