School Based Health Programs of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

The School Based Health Programs in Wheeling and Weirton have designed this web site for principals and teachers in our Catholic Schools throughout West Virginia.  The site provides health related information, resources and educational tools for all ages.

Our professional teams recognize the link between nutrition, physical activity, and good health as direct links to students’ ability to achieve academically. The School Based Health Teams work to support the schools in helping students, teachers, staff and the community learn, establish, and maintain healthy life styles, attitudes and behaviors.

Our Registered Nurses and School Counselor are available for questions or comments. We welcome suggestions to enhance our efforts to bring health care to our Catholic Schools family.

A woman reads a book to three young boys wearing Santa hats and gingerbread man necklaces, sitting on a couch. The boys appear to be listening, with festive decorations visible.
A group of young children in school uniforms smile and play around desks in a classroom decorated with hanging paper and student artwork.
A black tri-fold display board with red letters reading A healthy me is drug free, red ribbons, and text pledging to avoid illegal drugs and be a positive role model. Small white labels and a drawing decorate the board.
A boy in a white polo shirt stands in front of a pink display board with the words BACK PACK SAF and photos of two children with backpacks. The display appears to be part of a school project or presentation.
A young girl balances on a yellow beam outdoors, arms outstretched, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. She sticks out her tongue playfully while being supported by an unseen person.
A group of students in uniforms and a male adult pose in front of a sign reading St. Vincent DePaul Parish School and Game on Touchdown for Healthy Choices. Some students hold sports or food items and pom-poms.
An older woman in a red dress holds a bottle of hand sanitizer while two young girls stand beside her, smiling and holding out their hands in a classroom setting.
A group of children and adults sit at a red picnic table eating lunch, surrounded by dried cornstalks. A scarecrow decorates the background, and food items like sandwiches, apples, and juice boxes are on the table.
Six young children sit around a wooden picnic table indoors, smiling and interacting with a small pumpkin and lunch items. The background shows large windows and an open space.
Logo of the Sisters of St. Joseph Health & Wellness Foundation with a green tree featuring red flowers on the left and the foundation name in green text on the right.


Funded by the Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation and the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston, the School Based Health Programs are in support of the vision and mission of the SSJ Health and Wellness Foundation:

VISION STATEMENT:
“The children of West Virginia have resources available to assist them in living to their fullest potential”

MISSION:
“The Foundation, a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph Mission Network, will make optimal use of its resources in order to promote and support collaboration and partnership among various local, state, and national groups working to strengthen the holistic health of children and families in West Virginia.”