Health Commission Focus

Utah PTA strongly believes that health means so much more than being what the media tells us about being thin and athletic; healthy people are happy people who feel good—inside and out. We can all do better at improving our lifestyles, and that happens one step at a time. Whether it's eating healthier foods, reducing unnecessary stress, or remembering to apply sunscreen before playing outside, one simple change in your life, in your school, or in your community can have lasting effects.

Health covers an extremely broad range of issues, and Utah PTA has chosen the following to focus on and advocate for in the best interest of children:

• Bully Prevention and Coping Skills
• Dental Care
• Environmental Health
• Growth/Maturation
• Health Care and Insurance
• Immunization
• Mental Health
• Nutrition
• Physical Fitness
• School Wellness Policies
• Screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, asthma)
• Substance Abuse