It's the season for all things sweet! Go ahead and treat yourself, just add a healthy twist. This is the perfect time to try new recipes, explore lighter versions of your favorite desserts, and share tasty creations with friends and family. Enjoy the sweetness of the season while feeling good about what you’re making and enjoying together.  

National Handwashing Awareness Week is the first week of December. Join the movement by promoting the importance of proper hand hygiene to prevent illness and support a healthier community. With cold and flu season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to remind students, staff, and families that clean hands help keep everyone well. Let’s work together to keep our schools and homes healthier this season! 

With the holiday break approaching, it’s completely normal to feel both excitement and stress. While the season brings a welcome change of pace, maintaining routines and structure, especially for children, can provide stability, reduce stress, and support healthy habits during time away from school. Take time to embrace the season by finding joy in the busyness, staying active, and managing stress in healthy ways. Explore self-care strategies that help you recharge, refocus, and step into the new year feeling renewed.  

Join Dr. Jessica Ericson, a physician within the Penn State Health Pediatric Infectious Disease Team, for a webinar on common infections affecting Pennsylvania school children. This session will allow participants to:

We are thrilled to celebrate the recipients of the Healthy Champions Mini-Grants for the 2025-2026 school year! These outstanding Champions are making a meaningful impact within their school communities, and we are proud to support the exceptional work they are doing. 

Congratulations to:

Your dedication and commitment to the health and wellness of your students inspire us. Thank you for being the Champions your schools need! 

email: PROwellness@pennstatehealth.psu.edu