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Important Information!
Meningococcal Meningitis
Immunization Information |
Seventy-eight District 5th Grade Students
Participate in Free Health Screening
South Redford School District has
developed active partnerships with many community agencies. In March, 2007,
several of these agencies, including Madonna University, College of Nursing and
Health, Garden City Hospital, and St. Mary Mercy Hospital, worked with District
employees to provide a free health screening to
78 5th grade students. With parent consent, students participated in
blood pressure, blood sugar (glucose), cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI)
screenings. Individual student results, along with health promotion materials,
were mailed home to parents.
Group results, which reflect
trends we are seeing across the United States, are as follows: Of the 78
students screened…
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20% had elevated blood pressure
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6% had elevated blood sugar (glucose)
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25% had elevated cholesterol
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20% had a BMI between the 85th and
95th percentile indicating a risk for overweight
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19% had a BMI
above the 95th percentile indicating overweight
This baseline assessment data
will be compared to data collected at similar health screenings in the 2007-2008
school year. The health screenings will be offered to incoming 6th
graders at Pierce Middle School after students are presented with nutrition and
physical fitness education. Comparing the data over the two-year period will
help us assess the effectiveness of the health and wellness education promotion
offered within the District.
District Wellness Committee
Promotes
Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy School Environment
The South Redford School District
recognizes that good nutrition and physical activity are essential for students
to maximize their full academic potential, reach their physical and
psychological and maintain lifelong health and well-being. The Board of
Education adopted a District Wellness Policy* in May 2006. The policy allowed
the District to expand existing programs that focus on educating students,
parents, staff and community members on the importance of healthy lifestyle
choices.
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View the District Wellness Policy on the web at:
http://southredford.net/district/wellness/
Meningococcal
Meningitis Immunization Information
Parents and guardians of children attending schools in
grades 6, 9, and 12 should be aware of the risk and prevention of Meningococcal
Meningitis immunization. To find out more please visit the web at
http://southredford.net/district/wellness/ or to obtain a printed copy of
this information contact the
District nurse, Terri Czerwinski at 313-535-4000, ext 1029. |
Resource Links
South Redford
Wellness Policy
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South Redford Partners with Madonna
University
This year, Madonna University
nursing students collaborated with South Redford District nurse, Terri Czewinski
to design and implement a Health Fair for staff. The event was held at Thurston
High School and provided a wealth o of information for staff members, including
testing for cholesterol, blood pressure, and more.
Attendance at the Health Fair was
phenomenal, participants were delighted to hear Registered Dietitian, and
nutrition leader, Zonya Foco. Zonya spoke on healthy lifestyles and presented
her latest cookbook, "Lickety-Split Meals." See Zonya's web site:
http://www.Zonya.com
Students from Dietitian students
from U of M also participated in the event. See
www.med.umich.edu/mfit for
information. |