Youth

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
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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
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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 […]
November 17, 2015

Coordination of Care to Meet Your Needs

CARE COORDINATION SERVICES At our RAHS Health Centers, we try to work as a team to meet all of the care needs of a student. Sometimes, […]
February 3, 2015

Winter Health and Wellness

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 […]
February 24, 2015

Children’s Dental Health Month

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 […]
March 24, 2015

Typical or Troubled

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 […]
April 21, 2015

Ypsilanti’s MOST Campaign

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 […]