PHS now offers vaping and infectious diseases prevention lessons
This summer, the PHS team, in partnership with U-M experts from the Tobacco Consultation Service, Michigan Medicine, the School of Public Health, and the Medical School, developed two new lesson modules on vaping and infectious disease prevention. Based on feedback from teachers and wellness champions, both of these subjects are highly relevant for middle school […]
PHS wellness champion appointed to Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports
Ryan Reichel, the PHS Wellness Champion at Ishpeming Middle School, was appointed by Governor Whitmer to serve on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Reichel was appointed for a two-year term, ending in April 2022. Reichel of Negaunee, is a physical education, computers and health teacher for Ishpeming Public schools and the […]
Gender-specific physiological and behavioral differences in PHS students
Prior research has shown differences in physiologic and behavioral measurements of adolescent boys and girls. The PHS team sought to determine if similar gender-specific differences exist between PHS participants before and after the program. Health behavior data from 19,959 sixth graders (49.2% girls) and physiologic data from 2,922 sixth graders (52.8% girls) were collected between […]
Safe Routes to School grant funds bike education for under-served and disabled students
PHS is partnering with Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) to provide opportunities for increased physical activity through biking and bike education programing for under-served K-8 students and students with disabilities within the cities of Detroit and Ypsilanti. Eight schools will participate in the program, including: Dixon Educational Learning Academy, Hope of Detroit Academy, Paul […]
Nine new schools starting BHC:PHS program
Nine new schools are starting the Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools through Project Healthy Schools program this fall. The new schools include: American Montessori Academy Upper Campus, Westland Beacon Day Treatment, Southgate Detroit Community Elementary/ Middle School, Detroit East Middle School, Farmington Hills Farmington STEAM Academy, Farmington Hills OJ DeJonge Middle School, Ludington St […]
PHS Introduces a New Website & Logo
PHS is introducing a new website and logo. You may have noticed the new logo in this newsletter’s header. The new website provides a user-friendly platform for those interested in learning more about PHS and Building Healthy Communities and includes more resources for families. PHS is beginning to replace the old logo and transition to […]
Grant supports partnership for a district-wide model for school wellness
University of Michigan’s Project Healthy Schools and Wayne State University’s Center for Health and Community Impact recently partnered to receive a two year, $500,000 Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. The collaboration will expand on the success of the Building Healthy Communities program by creating a district-wide model for school […]
See what is Cooking at Grass Lake
To encourage a healthier community, Grass Lake hosted after-school cooking classes for students in grades 6th, 7th, & 8th. The cooking classes were offered approximately once per month and cost about $125 in materials per class. Each class held about 25 students. Participants learned about food preparation, where to obtain local produce, and were introduced […]
PHS Long-Distance Model Effective in Upper Peninsula Schools
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP), which contains only 3% of the state’s population, uses the long-distance model of Project Healthy Schools, while schools participating in PHS within 100 miles of Ann Arbor use the local model. With the local model, PHS staff visit schools at least once per month to provide assistance with wellness initiatives and […]
Vaping 101 and best practices are highlights of Wellness Champion Gathering
The 2019 Fall Wellness Champion Gathering will probably be most remembered by attendees for the 10 inches of snow that fell in Ann Arbor on November 11. Despite the snow, 23 PHS wellness champions from across the state gathered at the Michigan League to network; hear the latest PHS updates; share best practices; and learn […]
