Government of New Brunswick

Overview

The Healthy Learners in School Program is a Public Health program available through the Regional Health Authorities.

Eligibility

Kindergarten to Grade 12 students across the province.

Description

The Healthy Learners in School Program develops and supports health promotion efforts that:
- Involve all areas of health which includes physical, emotional and social health
- Aim to prevent injury and disease
- Support healthy decision-making and behaviors which will last into adulthood
- Encourage successful learning.

Public Health nurses and dietitians with the Healthy Learners in School program work at the school district level with Health Committees. These committees have representatives from the district, its schools, principals, teachers and parents, as well as communities.

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