Students Against Destructive Decisions

March 7, 2025

Supporting Youth Through Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to emphasize the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits—especially for the youth and adolescents […]
February 11, 2025

Celebrating School-Based Health Center Awareness Month

February is School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Awareness Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that SBHCs play in supporting student health and academic […]
January 13, 2025

January is National Blood Donor Month

January is a time to recognize the life-saving impact of blood donations and the critical need for ongoing support. Did you know that every two seconds, […]
December 15, 2024

2024-2025 Winter Holiday Closures

The Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) will be closed Wednesday, December 25th – Wednesday, January 1st.   RAHS Contact information over the holidays: Genesee County […]
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 […]
October 16, 2012

SADD and Red Ribbon Week 2012

The last week of October is most often thought of as Halloween week, but here at Ypsilanti Middle School (YMS), October 23-31, 2012 also honors and […]
October 22, 2013

Red Ribbon Week 2013

The 2013 Red Ribbon Week Campaign, organized at Ypsilanti Community Middle School by the RAHS Health Center’s Prevention Program and Project SUCCESS students and Students Against […]
April 1, 2014

SADD Bullying Prevention Campaign

On March 27th, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) members at Ypsilanti Community Middle School (YCMS) offered an inspiring and educational movie lunch-in on the topic of […]
October 7, 2014

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

By: Patrice Barden, MSW Candidate & Shannon Hill, LMSW, CPS-M We may know what the color of certain ribbons symbolize (i.e. pink for breast cancer awareness), […]