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Remission Achieved Quickly for Girl With Complex Crohn’s Disease

Stanford Childrens

Abbys holistic care included meeting with IBD Nutritional Therapies early on to find a diet that would work well with her medicines, as well as receiving support from an IBD-specialized social worker. The center achieves 85% remission for its IBD patients. Her disease doesnt interfere with her ability to live her life, Dr.

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The Relentless School Nurse: When Policy Harms Children – A School Nurse’s Call to Action

Relentless School Nurse

Immunization at Risk Vaccines are one of the greatest public health achievements of our time. Hunger in the Land of Plenty Meanwhile, changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) threaten to leave millions of children without consistent access to food. When school health is cut, childrens lives are put at risk.

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Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures: Why Wellness Belongs at the Heart of Education

PE for Parents

NourishEd Our NourishEd program is a comprehensive approach to nutrition education and improved food access. Healthier Students Are Better Learners: A Missing Link in School Reforms to Close the Achievement Gap. AFHK Resource Library Our activities and resources will help inspire lifelong healthy habits. Case A, et al.

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IBD: Navigating the Road to Recovery With Positivity

Stanford Childrens

Finding the right medication Because there isnt a cure for ulcerative colitis, the goal of therapy was to keep Mo healthy and ideally to achieve remission by controlling symptoms and inflammation. During this whole thing, I didnt have any pain, but I worried about what would happen and whether Id have a normal life, says Mo.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. A strong, inclusive PE curriculum can help close these gaps. Without it, we risk leaving behind those who need support the most. PLT4M has elementary physical education curriculum.

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The Relentless School Nurse: We Are the Backbone of Student Health & Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

Beyond clinical care, school nurses are increasingly involved in health education efforts, teaching students about nutrition, exercise, stress management, and hygiene to promote healthier lifestyles. However, underfunding remains a significant barrier to achieving this goal.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. International rhythmic gymnast Neringa Masionyté explains everything you need to know about diet and nutrition for gymnasts. A young rhythmic gymnast in action!