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Penn State PRO Wellness, in partnership with the Moses Taylor Foundation and Highmark Foundation, is now expanding their school nurse mentorship program statewide and is looking for new applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested in being a part of this program?

Applications are due September 11.

Would your school like to partner with Penn State? Would you like to expand your students’ exposure to health related research? Penn State PRO Wellness offers a unique STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) enrichment program to high schools that connects adolescents with health professionals engaged in research. The Adolescent Health Network allows researchers to seek youth input as they plan their studies. This feedback could focus on the design and recruitment strategies of the study, the layout and wording of study materials, and plans for sharing study results. Participation is via a web-based meeting platform (e.g. Zoom) in groups of 9-12 including teens from other high schools. Students gain first-hand experience with the scientific process, which directly impacts youth research. 

Complete the interest form to learn more about how your school can get involved. 

Say goodbye to lunchtime boredom! Discover nutritious, kid and adult-approved lunches for the new school year. A balanced lunch fuels bodies and supports cognitive function to stay focused throughout the day. Think outside the lunch box to pack a tasty lunch for you or your family.  

With obesity affecting 1 in 5 kids in the U.S., Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is a time to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for children.  Encouraging healthy diets, regular physical activity and positive habits sets the foundation for lifelong health. Schools, families and communities play an important role in supporting children's health, read more about how you can support the children in your life: 

phone: (717) 531-1440 | email: PROwellness@pennstatehealth.psu.edu