Health Educator Angie Tamayo Leon discussed hygiene and puberty with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at The New Roberto Clemente School on May 27. Mrs. Leon is the Teen LINKS Coordinator at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey in Newark. Students joined the discussion during their lunch periods.

Students at Alonzo "Tambua" Moody Academy learned about the effects of smoking cigarettes and marijuana at a “Lungs for Life” presentation given by Barbara McGoey, RN, on May 26. Students attended the program during their lunch block periods.

19 students at The New Roberto Clemente School received optical care examinations on May 8 during a Main Street Optical visit. According to Treatment Coordinator, Diana Claudio, students at NRC continue to receive optical care, pointing out that 10 students received glasses in April.

Celebrating Earth Day, students at New Roberto Clemente School engaged in a hands-on science project, germinating and planting pinto bean seeds. Full Service Community Schools sponsored the event, giving students the opportunity to explore the early stages of seedlings, as well as learning the conditions necessary to sustain plant growth—water, air, and warmth. According to Treatment Coordinator, Diana Claudia, students were able to plant and germinate their seeds, ultimately

Students at Al Moody enjoyed learning about Yoga Relaxation techniques to quell the fears and anxieties connected to testing. Students enjoyed practicing yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques at the May 7 workshop. Held during lunch periods in 4 blocks, the fun event was hosted by Miss Vennessa Alvarez, Treatment Coordinator Diana Claudio, and Miss Joanne.

Students at The New Roberto Clemente School enjoyed learning Yoga techniques on May 6 during their gym periods. According to Treatment Coordinator, Diana Claudia, the Health Center had 12 students in each of the three block periods.

Principal Sham Bacchus joined students in getting airbrush tattoos during Report Card Night at The New Roberto Clemente School on April 23. Students had a fun time picking tattoos, while enjoying the night with their parents and watching Principal Bacchus get a “pirate” airbrush tattoo in honor of the school’s logo. Treatment Coordinator, Diana Claudio, said the fun tattoo event was a great way to have parents and students stop at the FSCS table in order to get important he

Students learned the effects of unhealthy snacking and how to REPLACE unhealthy snacks with healthy eating at a Ninja Creamy Nutrition Workshop on Dec. 9. A slide presentation stressed the importance of replacing some unhealthy snacks, rather than cutting them all out. Following the presentation, students participated in an activity where they measured and weighed out the amount of sugar in snacks and drinks they consume regularly such as Fanta soda, Sprite, Gatorade, Welch's

St. Joseph’s Health Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Light Parade Tuesday, December 9th Tree Lighting: 4:30 p.m. | Holiday Light Parade: 6:30 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony will kick off at 4:30 p.m., followed by the festive Holiday Light Parade at approximately 6:30 p.m.This event is a special invitation for all the children in the communities that St. Joseph's Health serve.

Students at Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. School of Science and Technology #4 were encouraged to drink more water at a “Rethink Your Drink!” event on Nov. 18. Students were taught the importance of hydration and instructed in ways of keeping hydrated, not just by drinking water. Different fruits and vegetables with high water content were identified by students. They then decorated their own reusable water bottles to their liking with fun stickers, in hopes of encouraging them to dr

Students at Al Moody Academy were able to pick out new glasses during Optical Day on Nov. 24! Treatment Coordinator, Diana Claudio, was pleased to announce that 16 students were serviced with an exam and new glasses!