The purpose of the Association is to promote a comprehensive and coordinated approach resulting in
The Florida School Health Association (FSHA) was formed in 1983. Through the dedication and hard work of involved members, we have a great organization that will continue to grow and improve in the new millennium. FSHA believes that the ability to learn at school is directly related to the status of the student’s health and that all children and youth have a right to have emergency health needs safely met while in the school setting.
02/29/2024
Calling all medical professionals!!! Parent Heart Watch and Who We Play For are hosting a FREE virtual training workshop for ECG interpretation in athletes! Join us on Wednesday, March 6th from 6-7:30pm to learn from profound presenters and panelists. You don’t want to miss this!
Link to FREE registration:
https://parentheartwatch.org/ecg/
04/29/2023
Build a team and partnerships with purpose. Working with others who share the same interests and goals is important to attaining your goal. Coalitions of individuals and organizations are incredibly powerful and offer a strong, unified voice.
For more information on advocacy, visit the ASHA toolkit:https://www.ashaweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ASHAs-Advocacy-101-on-Whole-School-Whole-Community-Whole-Child-Model.pdf
01/13/2023
This week is National Obesity Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving obesity prevention, understanding the cause of obesity, and learning about ways to combat it for current & future generations.
Did you know that more than 2 in 5 American adults have obesity? The main cause is due to the over-intake of unhealthy calories. It's been proven that increasing the consumption of healthy foods with ample fiber and low sugar can help to prevent obesity. This is why our mission of is so essential - we know that access to good food can be a gateway to better health.
12/16/2022
Give the gift 🎁 of hope this
Everybody has a role to play in preventing su***de. learn the warning signs of su***de and help someone in your life that might be in crisis. https://fal.cn/3uuxG
12/16/2022
AWARDING THE WORK OF OUR MEMBERS!!
Do you know someone deserving of a FSHA award?
Each year FSHA recognizes the exemplary work of our members at the conference.
Nominate a deserving colleague or associate for consideration for special recognition in school health and prevention.
2023 Award Categories:
School Health Education Teacher,
School Nurse,
School Health Education Coordinator,
School Nursing Supervisor,
Health Support Staff
Please visit our website at https://fsha.us/ for more information or email [email protected] with questions.
12/16/2022
MIND BLOWING:
The stress of living through the pandemic prematurely aged teenagers’ brains by at least three or four years, according to a Stanford University study. The young people studied were also more likely to report severe anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. 🧠
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2022/12/02/how-the-pandemic-aged-teen-brains
12/16/2022
Teen brains were negatively impacted by the pandemic. "these changes are in turn associated with higher risk of memory and learning problems and mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression—which may help to explain the sharp rise in mental health disorders among teenagers since the pandemic." What does this mean? We need to pay attention to the mental health of the teens around us. There are higher levels of depression and su***de attempts. The good news is that because teen brains are still developing their brains can be rewired in more positive ways. Stay connected to your teen, listen to them without judgement. Keep them engaged in positive activities, and keep some track of their social media usage. www.edweek.org/leadership/teen-brains-aged-prematurely-during-the-pandemic-schools-should-take-note/2022/12?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit&fbclid=IwAR3VrYVnGict0zpbOavom-BRBEybcs4UusCeS7MZhu9hdXjCyhFGdITqAOo
12/16/2022
How the pandemic aged teen brains The trauma and stress of living through the pandemic structurally changed and aged the brains of adolescents by at least 3-to-4 years, found a Stanford University study on Thursday.
12/16/2022
The CDC recently updated the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) to strengthen research-based guidance for schools in selecting, developing, or revising health education curricula based on the latest evidence.
As a part of the update, a new eLearning series was created. These videos provide an overview and cover specific health topic modules.
Each video provides 1) data describing youth behaviors, experiences, and outcomes on the health topic; 2) student-level knowledge and skill objectives to be addressed by health education curricula; and 3) tools and resources to prevent or reduce health risks.
Check them out here: http://ow.ly/YMtV50Kj552
12/16/2022
Safe Kids Worldwide....were you aware?
12/16/2022
The pandemic has been challenging for everyone. Don’t forget to focus on self-care for your mental and physical health.
As we head into the holiday season, learn some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day from CDC ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xz7Hn