Friday, May 18, 2012 - 2:29pm
May is Asthma Awareness Month

Did you know that asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism?  On average, in a classroom of 30 children, three are likely to have asthma.  Find resources and further information on the EPA's website.

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The mission of the West Virginia School-Based Health Assembly (WVSBHA) is to advance comprehensive health care in school settings through responsive policies, practices, and partnerships. Formed in 1995, WVSBHA serves as the lead membership organization and unified voice in the state for the advancement of school-based health care.

Through collaboration of individuals and organizations that represent and support school-based health centers and services, WVSBHA supports the belief that all West Virginia children and youth have a fundamental right to access and receive comprehensive primary health care and prevention services. 

 

 

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Board approves creation of clinic at Beckley-Stratton
Published Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Raleigh County Board of Education has approved the creation of a new school-based more»
Groups Offer Ways for Feds to Improve Student Well-Being
Published Friday, May 11, 2012
Noting the strong link between students’ health and their ability to learn, health more»
More than 200 attend Riverside health clinic meeting
Published Thursday, May 10, 2012
BELLE, W.Va. --A proposed expansion to a community health clinic on Riverside High School more»
Tackling poverty along with reading and arithmetic
Published Thursday, May 10, 2012
Kai Ryssdal: Education is the great equalizer. It's historically the path out of poverty more»
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Upcoming Events
Suicide Prevention Workshop
Location: National Mining Academy
The West Virginia Council for the Prevention of Suicide is hosting a series of workshops across West Virginia to educate the

Obesity, Diabetes & Breastfeeding: The Prevention Link
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: Embassy Suites

Regional School Wellness Meeting
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: RESA 1
Dinner will be served at 4:45pm. RESA 1 serves McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers and Monroe Counties.

Suicide Prevention Workshop
Location: Wheeling Hospital
The West Virginia Council for the Prevention of Suicide is hosting a series of workshops across West Virginia to educate the

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