Each month Hands-on Health addresses a topic from the Monthly Calendar of National Health Observances. It provides current information and events related to the topic, along with a reproducible page of facts, questions and/or myths.
This format makes the newsletter available to teachers, faculty, and administrators, as well as family and loved ones. Our goal is to motivate the entire school community and family members to value and promote personal health and well-being.
Previous newsletters are available for your convenience, just click on the appropriate month to download the newsletter in pdf format.

SEPTEMBER September's Newsletter reviews the current federal guidelines for handling the swine flu (H1N1 flu) and where to find latest information. Check out the newest national nutrition initiative, "Fruits and Veggies–More Matters".
OCTOBER October's Newsletter features the latest recommendations from the FDA in "A Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines." October is "Talk About Prescriptions" month. Learn how to derive the maximum benefit and minimum risk from your medications.
NOVEMBER November's Newsletter features the national observance of American Diabetes Month. Special attention is devoted to type-2 diabetes. Find out what causes it, how to lower your risks and the risks to our children.
DECEMBER December's Newsletter features helpful and healthy holiday advice.
JANUARY January's Newsletter provides a summary of the results of the 2009 Monitoring The Future Survey, an annual research study started in 1975 of drug use among students in the 8th, 10th and 12th grades.
FEBRUARY February's Newsletter posts alerts about a counterfeit version of the weight loss product Alli and the latest warnings about indoor tanning beds.
MARCH March's Newsletter is devoted to maintaining a healthy body weight through smart eating choices and physical activity. Included is a pocket serving size chart to aid you when planning meals. We also encoourage you to print out the attached pledge and join the surgeon general's movement to help children achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

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