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The mission of BJC School Outreach and Youth Development is to empower youth to make the best possible decisions regarding personal health, safety and health care career exploration.

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Adding it Up: How Much Sugar Should Youth Consume?

SOYD • Recent news reports remind us of the importance of looking at the sugar content of commonly consumed cereals. Click here to read what BJC School Outreach Dietitians recommend.

BJC employees accept the MyPlate Fruits and Veggies Video Challenge!

ST. LOUIS • The USDA recently challenged Americans “to show how you’re adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet without straining your budget”. The USDA invited Americans to create short videos showing how they are adding fruits and vegetables to their diets without spending a lot of money. According to the challenge website, “The goal of the challenge is to encourage healthy eating habits and raise awareness around USDA’s MyPlate dietary guidelines, which includes making half your plate fruits and vegetables.”

Kristin Cunningham, Dietitian for BJC School Outreach and Youth Development, has accepted the challenge by developing a "Fruit Goo and Veggie Slime" video tip for kids. Beau Branwen, Bradley Eader, and Robert Church from BJC Center for Lifelong Learning provided technical assistance. The public can vote for their favorite video daily, through Dec. 12! The winners will be announced Dec. 14! Please vote for our "Fruit Goo and Veggie Slime" video!

Campers on the frontlines of health care

BJC • Donning scrubs for a trip to the OR, stepping out on a helipad, taste-testing hospital food, trying out an emergency med sled or learning how a pharmacy works aren’t your typical summer camp activities. The Missouri Baptist Medical Center campers — all dressed in scrubs — gather for a group photo after touring the OR. | Photo by Elizabeth White

But these are just a few of the educational things seventh- and eighth-grade students got to do this year during the annual Adventures in HealthCare Camp sponsored by BJC School Outreach & Youth Development.

At Christian Hospital, paramedics simulate an emergency situation with one camper, while the other campers observe. | Photo by Bret Berigan Open to BJC employees’ children, this year’s camp was held July 18-22. It gave the 36 campers a front-row seat to daily happenings at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Parkland Health Center and offered them a glimpse into what a future career in health care could hold. Parkland Health Center campers get a close-up look at a helicopter. | Photo by Nancy Bullis

If you would like to learn about the opportunities the camp provides, as well as how to apply for next year, please contact us.

School nurse survival conference featured in the National Association of School Nurses Journal

School nursing is a specialty that requires nurses to provide holistic health care to a diverse population. Federal disability laws make it necessary for the school nurse to maintain and competently perform higher level technical skills—outside the home or hospital setting. Find the Abstract and Full Article Here.

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January 2012

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