Youth

June 19, 2013

Summer Safety Tips

After a long Michigan winter many of us are looking forward to enjoying the warm summer sunshine! Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy […]
June 12, 2013

Avoid Distractions

As the school year comes to an end, we are all reminded of our accomplishments. We all have much to celebrate: successful school years, work accomplishments, […]
May 28, 2013

Project VOICE – Building Leaders for Change in Michigan Communities

RAHS Youth Advisory Councils from Scarlett Middle, Willow Run High, and Ypsilanti High participated in SCHA-MI’s 4th annual Project Voice: A Dynamic Approach to Youth Empowerment […]
May 7, 2013

Allergies and Asthma

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May as the official month for awareness because of […]
April 16, 2013

Lauren’s Story

Lauren is a 16 year old who began coming to the RAHS clinic to participate in the Mood and Movement group.  She initially reported being interested […]
April 4, 2013

Get Yourself Tested

April is Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month and that means the annual Get Yourself Tested (GYT) campaign is in full swing. This national campaign is […]
March 19, 2013

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

What is Sexual Assault? If you get your information from TV shows, you may be puzzled about what Sexual Assault (SA) is and what it is […]
February 20, 2013

Spring Clean Your Health!

Spring is almost here, and spring cleaning is something many start to anticipate. How about spring cleaning your health? Here are 5 tips to jump start […]
February 5, 2013

Nutrition and Your Heart

February is American Heart Month and March is National Nutrition Month, meaning this is the perfect time to focus on eating healthier for your heart. Below […]
January 22, 2013

Did you know February is School-Based Health Center Awareness Month?

What exactly is a School-Based Health Center? A school-based health center is, literally, a full-service medical center located in a school building. They are a major […]
January 8, 2013

From the Director – A New Chapter

It is with mixed emotions that I share with you that I will be leaving my UMHS position as Director of the Regional Alliance for Healthy […]
December 21, 2012

Holidays + Stress = ?

What Is Stress and How Does it Work? Stress is a feeling of pressure or tension that’s created when we react to the events around us. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]