“He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.”

Arabian Proverb

 
 
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Habits and practices related to physical activity, eating, and tobacco use are influenced by the entire school environment.  That’s why the School Health Index has eight different modules, which correspond to the eight components of a coordinated school health program, shown here.  Click to view larger image.




Family Connection website
Family Connection is a catalyst for change within families, schools, and the community.  Through a team approach that includes families, the EASD, and community organizations, we improve academic performance, the quality of life, and the strength of our community.
The Weller Center  www.wellercenter.org
The Weller Health Education Center is this region's primary health education resource for schools, providing engaging, curricula-based programs in health, character education and life science for students grades Pre-K through 12.  
Two Rivers Health and Wellness Foundation
Contact: Nancy Sheppard, 111 N. 4th Street, Easton, PA 18042 
Phone 1: (610)253-9868 Fax:        (610)253-7212          e-mail:    nancysheppard@chs.net
ProJeCt of Easton  www.projecteaston.org
ProJeCt offers a number of programs to serve both children and adults, with the goal of trying to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency. 
Sodexho Foods  website
Sodexho School Services has been addressing the nutritional needs of students in the Easton Area School District for two years.  They lead the nation in providing food and facilities management solutions that support the educational process. From nutrition education to monitoring air quality, their efforts enable students and faculty to consistently perform at a high level.
The Center for Humanistic Change  www.thechc.org
To cultivate, facilitate, and engage individuals of our community in opportunities to prepare for life’s challenges through delivery of life skills education and programs that encourage healthy decision-making, positive choices, and peaceful living. 
Valley Youth House   www.valleyyouthhouse.org
The mission of Valley Youth House is to provide shelter, counseling, prevention and developmental recreation services to troubled young people and their families. In order to strengthen the family and assist youngsters to grow into healthy, responsible and productive adults, prevention and intervention services are also offered.
Family YWCA  www.familyymca.org/
The Family YMCA offers more than 100 different programs and services annually in the areas of aquatics, camping, youth/adults sports, wellness, heath and fitness, child care, active older adults, family life, teen leadership, recreation and resources/services. 
Weed and Seed of Easton
1012 Washington St, Easton, PA 18042
Nadine Loane, Coordinator 610-438-4309
Louella Morris, Health Committee Chair 610-515-0657

The vision of Weed and Seed is to foster the establishment of a safe, stable, and thriving West Ward neighborhood that affords to its citizens fine quality and a good environment in which to live, work, and enjoy the benefits of recreation and a full civic life through building upon and improving the Housing, Recreation, Health, Safety, Economic opportunity and Physical qualities of the neighborhood and it’s greater community.

ALERT Partnership   www.alertpartnership.org
The mission of ALERT Partnership is to prevent alcohol and other drug abuse and related 
social problems in the Lehigh Valley, through a comprehensive public health approach. 

United Way Community Impact
2200 Ave ! 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, PA  18017
aliciar@unitedway.org

Kellyn Foundation
2820 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA  18020
meagain@kellynfoundation.org Dr. Meagan Grega
eric@kellynfoundation.org  Eric Ruth

Family Wize Community Service Partnership
PO Box 1980, Bethlehem, PA  18016
srivera@familywize.org

Priority Care at Emrick
2151 Emrick Blvd, Suite 102, Bethlehem, PA  18020
michele_jones@chs.net Dr. Michele Jones

Capital Blue Cross
Children’s Health Insurance Program
1221 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown PA  18102
Kim.Capers@capbluecross.com  Kim Capers

Capital Blue Cross
Health Education Consultant Services
PO Box 773733 Harrisburg PA  17177
Gina.McDonald@capbluecross.com  Gina McDonald

Highmark Blue Shield
7248 Tilghman St. Suire 106  Allentown, PA  18106
jane.stone@highmark.com  Jane Stone

Northampton County Drug and Alcohol  website
St. Luke’s Hospital  website
Easton Hospital   website
Lehigh Valley Hospital  website
Centers for Disease Control  website
The Dorothy Rider Pool Trust  website
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The Easton Area School District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to students’ physical well-being, growth, development and readiness to learn.  The School Board is committed to providing a school environment that promotes student wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total learning experience.  In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices that have been shown to improve student achievement.

Easton Area School District’s

Wellness Policy

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Community Partners
Survey ResultsSurvey_Results_NEW.html
Physical EducationPhysical_Activity.html
Healthy ChoicesHealthy_Choices.html
EASD ProfilesEASD_Profiles/EASD_Profiles.html
Tip of the WeekNurse_Dees_Healthy_Tips_Page.html
Wellness LinksWellness_Links_NEW.html
School Health CouncilSchool_Health_Council.html
Health EventsHealthEvents.html
Oral Health InitiativeOHI.html
Alcohol Oversight
CommitteeAOC.html
EASD HOMEhttp://www.eastonsd.org
School NursingSchool_Nursing.html