Health and Wellness

SIA firmly believes in promoting a culture of health and wellness in our schools. We offer a variety of tools, resources, programs and presentations to our member districts to encourage staff to live safe and health lives, on and off the job.

Asthma - The number of students with asthma has increased in recent years.  Understanding asthma in our schools will make staff and students more comfortable. Learn More  

Bloodborne Pathogens - Those that may come in contact with blood or other bodily fluids are exposed to potentially infectious materials. Learn More  

Concussions in Youth Sports - All concussions are serious and can occur in a variety of school settings and activities. Know your concussion ABCs. Learn more  

Diabetes - Education and understanding the risk factors of diabetes will help prevent it or reduce its complications. Learn More  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help school employees deal with personal problems that seriously affect job performance. Learn More  

Fitness - Regular exercise and good physical fitness are important for long-term health and well-being. Learn More  

Golden Carrot Fund - The Golden Carrot fund provides for the promotion of health and wellness programs in the SIA member districts. Learn More  

Health Awareness - Good health is a combination of many factors.  To live a healthy life, we must understand health risks, disease prevention and health management. Learn More  

Mental Health Management - Mental health involves emotional well being, the capacity to live a full and creative life, and the flexibility to deal with life's inevitable challenges. Learn More  

Nutrition - Proper nutrition is necessary for providing energy to accomplish our daily tasks as well as our life goals. Learn More  

Personal Safety - Awareness of the hazards around you and the ability to focus on the task at hand will help protect you both on and off the job. Learn More  

Smoking Cessation - Breaking a smoking habit is a difficult but the long term advantages are worth the challenge. Learn More  

Wellness Culture - To assist our members in promoting messages of good health, we have created a series of reproducible handouts on a variety of wellness topics. Learn More