Ashland Health & Wellness Group
Recent ActivityBe a Healthy Role Model
In keeping with the PWC wellness guidelines, we would like to encourage parents and visitors to please consider purchasing a nutritionally sound school lunch rather than bringing in fast food.
Group Announcements Voices of Meningitis Let's get our students immunized. Please check out the facts on meningitis:
http://www.voicesofmeningitis.com/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=voicesofmeningitis&grp=vom_awareness&utm_term=voices%20of%20meningitis&utm_content=menactra%20dtc Heads Up ABC'S On Head Concussions A concussion is a type of brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help aid recovery and prevent further injury or even death. Please check out this website for more information. www.cdc.gov/Concussion
Elks “Hoop Shoot”®The 40th Annual Elks “Hoop Shoot”® National Free Throw Shooting Contest
For All Boys & Girls Ages 8-13* Click Here for more information.  Tips for Proper Disposal of Prescription DrugsClick here for a flyer from Virginia's Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli II about disposing of perscription medications.
 Statement on ExerciseStatement on Exercise: Benefits and Recommendations for Physical Activity Programs for All Americans: Click here to continue reading.
 Making a Difference in Children's Health 95210 for Health9-5-2-1-0 for Health is a community-wide campaign to promote healthy lifestyles for children in Northern Virginia. This website provides ideas and tools to help kids live the 9-5-2-1-0 for Health message in simple ways, every day. Click here for the website.
 Dangers of ObesityA look at how obesity is on the rise and how it creates health hazards. It affects children and follows into their adulthood. Click Here (Published: January 9, 2011)
 Asthma & DietThe incidence of asthma has risen in the United States during the past three decades, and many researchers believe that our changing diets have something to do with it. As Americans eat fewer and fewer fruits and vegetables and more processed foods, could it be that we’re bumping up our risk of developing asthma? Click here if you would like to read the full article.
 Control Head LiceEach year, approximately 6 to 12 million children between 3 and 12 years of age are infested with head lice. S.C.R.A.T.C.H. (School and Community Resources to Avoid and Take Control of Head Lice) is designed to educate school nurses, parents, students and the general public about the prevention and control of head lice. Click Here for more information.
 School Wellness Letter to ParentsClick Here for a letter from Mr. Jacks about Ashland's commitment to a healthy school environment.
 March Fitness & Nutrition TipsClick here for some fitness and nutrition tips from Ashland's Wellness Committee.
 How Foods Help You!Click here to open a chart about what positive things particular foods do to your body.
 School Wellness nutrition.gov Click Here to go to the site that provides easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers.
 NBC 4 Health & Fitness ExpoCome experience hundreds of exhibits, information, and ideas for eating and exercising your way to good health.
CLICK HERE to visit the Health & Fitness Expo website.  The National Dairy CouncilClick Here to visit the "National Dairy Council" website. You can Catch up on dairy news, research, and educational resources.
 November is Diabetes Awareness MonthClick here to be directed to a page to help kids and parents understand Diabetes.  Action For Healthy KidsClick Here to acces the site "Action for Healthy Kids". There are several great great resources for leading a healthier life.
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