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Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Effectively Communicate with Parents and Caregivers

Childhood vaccination rates for illnesses such as measles have recently declined. The spread of vaccine…

Transforming Healthy Schools into Thriving Communities

Since 2013, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools have employed a multitude of strategies with schools and districts from across the country to advance health and learning.

Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools, Physical Activity

Amplifying Youth Voices: Career Exploration Day Encourages Young People to Advocate for Health Equity

Engaging with young people is key to promoting awareness of public health priorities, including vaccine uptake…

America's Healthiest Schools, Healthy Schools, Social-Emotional Health

Shaping the Future of Social-Emotional Learning: Approaches and Resources

In October 2024, more than 150 educators and health advocates gathered at the America’s Healthiest Schools…

America's Healthiest Schools, Success Story, Family Engagement

Creating Generational Change in San Bernardino County Schools

For the second year in a row, several schools in San Bernardino County, Calif., have been recognized among…

Health Education, Out-of-school time, Physical Activity

Ask a Children’s Health Expert: Supporting Wellness with Wearable Technology

Wearable technology like fitness trackers designed for young users have become increasingly popular. For…

Healthy Communities, Physical Activity, Social-Emotional Health

Six Ways to Make Your Home Accessible and Inclusive for Young People with Disabilities

In the United States, more than 25 percent of adults and more than 4 percent of children have been diagnosed…

America's Healthiest Schools

Uniting Trailblazers at the 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools Leaders Summit

This fall, Healthier Generation gathered over 400 educators, public health leaders, and industry experts in…

Success Story, Healthy Communities, Healthy Schools

Advancing Vaccine Equity: In-School Clinics Support Access for School-Age Youth

Bertie County is a mostly rural county located within the Inner Banks region of North Carolina. One of the…

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Preguntas para un médico: Consejos para que los cuidadores naveguen los chequeos médicos regulares de los niños

English | español Nota: Para las páginas web de referencia o recursos que solo están disponibles en inglés…

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