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Health and Physical Education Leaders Seek Election to SHAPE America Board

SHAPE America

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. She also coordinates the Physical Education Master’s Certification Program at the University of Maryland College Park. She has an Ed.D. He has a Ph.D.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! Coordinate apparel to look professional and represent state association.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

Relentless School Nurse

The recipient of the joint gift is the School-Based Health Alliance , the national voice for school-based healthcare. What an outstanding opportunity for this organization to create a training center for school-based health center expansion.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Nurses and Gun Violence Prevention: Protecting the Public’s Health

Relentless School Nurse

I currently serve as Clinical Coordinator in the program and while I am not part of the full-time faculty, I have been warmly welcomed and supported as a respected member of the team. I am grateful for the collaborative opportunities through Rutgers that have promoted the mission of gun violence prevention through a public health lens.

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The Relentless School Nurse: The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health

Relentless School Nurse

Episode 14 – The Impact of Firearm Violence and Threats on Student Health. . T o learn more about the work of BulletPoints, explore their website and consider signing up for their email updates: [link]. . .

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The Relentless School Nurse: School-Based Health Care Centers Do Not Negate the Need for School Nurses

Relentless School Nurse

However, the landscape of school-based healthcare is evolving, and the concept of school-based health centers (SBHCs) is gaining recognition and support. School nurses bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in school health, and their unique perspective on the specific needs of students is invaluable.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Let’s Get to The Crux of the Disconnect Between Health Services and Educational Services

Relentless School Nurse

.” I listened to the circular conversation several times and could not help but feel that the disconnect between health and learning is the crux of the problem that stands, like a huge brick wall between school health services and educational services. You cannot have learning without health.

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