Wellness Tips
March 2024 - Brain Injury Awareness Month
As kids get outside and active again, here is info parents should know about concussions and other brain injuries: HealthyChildren.org
February 2024 - Dental Health Awareness Month
Info about proper care of children's teeth is available here: CDC article on Children's Dental Health In addition to the info in this article, the School Nurses want you to know that if your children need toothbrush/paste/floss, they will happily supply them with some. Just let them know!
January 2024 - Frostbite
Unsure about how to identify or treat frostbite? Here is some information from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
December 2023 - Button Batteries
With many new toys and devices in homes, it is important to be aware of the dangers that button batteries present to children and pets. More information: HopkinsMedicine.org
For more information about the Knoch School District's Wellness Committee, please visit https://www.knochsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1168732&type=d&pREC_ID=2160346.
This page is provided as part of the Knoch School District Policy #246 - School Wellness.