UMHS Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools

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.
October 4, 2023

Bullying Prevention Starts with Us

By actively working together to prevent bullying, we can create a safer and more compassionate world for everyone.
July 17, 2023

Minority Mental Health Awareness for Youth

Summer is a time of fun and freedom from school work and (sometimes) sports and other activities, as school breaks and warm weather provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. However, it's important to remember that with summer fun there are also certain risks. To ensure a safe and enjoyable season, it's essential to be aware of summer safety practices.
July 9, 2013

Water Safety

Summer is here (finally!) and it’s time to think about safety around water! In the pool, at the beach, or in the bathtub, water can be […]
November 20, 2013

It’s Universal Children’s Day!

What is Universal Children’s Day? In 1954, Universal Children’s Day was established by UNICEF to celebrate children globally, promote child welfare, and encourage international togetherness. Universal […]