Children & Family
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth releases Southeast Regional Profile
The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth released its Southeast Regional Profile of youth tobacco and substance use as well as obesity. Here are some of the statistics included in the profile: 18.9% of Southeast high school students vaped in the past month 16.6% of Southeast high school students report being overweight 6% of Southeast high…
Read MoreVideo presentation: UMFS of South Hill
Thank you to Angela Rivers and Andrea Walker of UMFS who shared great information about the organization’s services at our November meeting. UMFS works with high-risk children and families to provide services that help them become more resilient and healthy members of their communities.
Read MoreVDOE Digital Devices in the Classroom Health and Safety Guidelines
In January 2020, Virginia legislators passed House Bill 817 requiring the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in collaboration with the Department of Health and medical professional societies, to develop and distribute health and safety best practice guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools no later than the 2021-2022 school year. The guidelines…
Read MoreCampaign: Over-the Counter Medications
#ReduceMisuse of over-the-counter medicines to help keep your family and our community safe and healthy! These videos were produced by a partnership of community service boards, including Southside Behavior Health. Share them with your neighbors and family to help reduce misuse of over-the-counter drugs! Content made on Kapwing
Read MoreSWC’s May meeting features FREE Trauma Informed Care Training
Southside Wellness Coalition is pleased to announce a special guest for the May meeting, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Liam Hudson, Southside Planning District #13 Continuum of Care Coordinator, will deliver an overview of Trauma Informed Care. Click here to learn more and register!
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