Week 11 Post 3

 I think that most of these goals set out are actually quite accessible. The problem is they are most definitely not being applied in a way that is obvious to the student. I do not know the Roosevelt nurses name, nor have I ever spoken to her. In fact, I view her as more of a member of the administration then a health care professional who collaborate with students and the community. I think the most interesting finding of the research done, was that PE has absolutely no impact on student health. There is no conclusive data that we are gaining much of anything. And yet, here is this awesome opportunity to help kids learn what it means to be healthy and give them the time to apply what they've learned. It's sad though because urban communities are the place which most need this kind of action and collaboration but most will never be provided with the resources and funds to allow for it. I made a very long list of questions that I will include below, but I spoke with various DMPS health care advisors and they were all pursuing the same kind of research which I am. They want to ensure that students do not have high risk of contracting a chronic illness and want DMPS to start the revolution. But, how can we do such a thing when we are getting rid of all middle school sports and laying off the weight coaches? We are quite literally heading in the opposite direction. Limiting the ability for children to be healthy, especially those living in poorer communities with less opportunity. It is a shame. 

List of questions (these were addressed to Diane Gladson):

1. One of the most infuriating aspects of my research has been that, at the end of the day, children have very little control over their own health. Has there been any comprehensive action to teach and involve parents in health curriculum? If so, what? 
2.  As far as curriculum, what do children learn about the importance of nutrition? Who teaches this curriculum?
3.  What does the National Association of School Nurses define as "successful outcomes" from WSCC? Do you think the model has been successful? Define/Explain the standards for wellness as used in the sentence “school nurses utilizing the WSCC approach have reported successful outcomes in the areas of student and employee wellness”. 
4.  Community support is a tenant of the WSCC Model and we know that health outcomes cannot be successful if the whole community is not on board. In what ways has DMPS involved the community?
5. What preventative services do school nurses provide? 
6. In many of my classes, food has been used as a reward for good behavior or performance. Do you see this as a barrier to the creation of a healthy eating environment?
7. How much say does the school nurse really have in the school meal menu? 
8. What do you see as the next step? What needs improvement?