Events

October 7, 2024

Flu Prevention: Protect Yourself and Our Communities

As the flu season approaches, it’s crucial to prioritize our own health and well-being, as well as the health of those around us. Each year, influenza […]
October 2, 2024

Q&A with Dr. Kate Hughey, MD: Deepening Adolescent Healthcare through RAHS

Dr. Kate Hughey, MD, a family physician with the Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS), discusses her approach to school-based healthcare, emphasizing the integration of mental […]
August 15, 2024

Q&A with Dr. Alanna E. Nzoma, MD: Expanding Healthcare at RAHS

We are delighted to introduce Dr. Alanna E. Nzoma, MD, a general pediatrician who has recently joined our Regional Area for Healthy Schools (RAHS) team at […]
July 16, 2024

Ensuring an Enjoyable Summer Part II: Water Safety Tips for Youth and Adolescents

Summer is the perfect time for our youth and adolescents to enjoy the great outdoors and engage in fun water activities. However, it is crucial to […]
June 16, 2024

Ensuring a Safe and Fun Summer Part I: Comprehensive Safety Tips for Youth and Adolescents

Summer is a time for adventure, fun, and enjoying the great outdoors. While it’s a wonderful season for our youth and adolescents to explore, it’s essential […]
May 29, 2024

A Q&A with Dr. Sana Ahmed, MD

Meet Dr. Sana Ahmed, a passionate MD dedicated to helping adolescents navigate their health and wellness. After completing her residency at the University of Michigan, she […]
May 17, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Month with RAHS: Accessible Behavioral Health Services for Youth

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the importance of, behavioral and emotional health. At the Regional Alliance for […]
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 […]
November 2, 2023

Empowering Youth Caregivers

A significant and overlooked group of individuals in healthcare are the youth caregivers – young people who take on the responsibility of caring for a family member facing illness or disability.
January 16, 2015

Celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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 […]
March 17, 2015

Community Eye Clinic at RAHS Ypsilanti Community High School

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 […]
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 […]
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: […]