The American School Health Association (ASHA) is a
professional association
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. It claims a membership of 1,000 members in all 50 US states and other nations. More than half practice in
K-12
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schools or administer
health education
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or
health services
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programs in
school district
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s or
state departments of education.
Founded in 1927 as the American Association of School Physicians by 325 physicians attending the annual meeting of the
American Public Health Association
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in
Cincinnati, Ohio
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, its mission was to protect and promote the health of children and youth by supporting coordinated school health programs as a foundation for school success. In 1936, the organization opened its membership to all professionals interested in promoting school health and adopted its current name.
ASHA publishes the Journal of School Health
- a peer-reviewed, indexed professional journal.The current president is Dr. Kayce Solari Williams.
See also
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School health services
School-based health and nutrition services are provided through the school system to improve the health and well-being of children and in some cases whole families and the broader community. These services have been developed in different ways ar ...
References
External links
Official website
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Health care-related professional associations based in the United States
Public health organizations based in the United States