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 smiling child wearing a black and white cow-themed hat with horns sits on a bus, with sunlight coming through the window behind them.
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 at a party smiles and raises a plastic cup in a toast. She sits at a table with a plate of sandwiches and snacks, while other children are seated around her. The table is covered with a green tablecloth.
A girl in a maroon hoodie and blue shorts prepares to shoot an arrow at an archery target outdoors, with a man standing beside her on a grassy field surrounded by trees.
A group of young children sits on a colorful rug in a classroom, attentively listening to an adult reading a picture book. The classroom is filled with educational materials and a teacher stands in the background.
A woman in scrubs helps three young students sitting at desks with a dental health activity. Cutouts of teeth and toothbrushes are on the desks, and other children and a teacher are in the background of the classroom.
Two young boys sit on a hay bale outdoors beside two large pumpkins. One boy wears a black jacket and looks serious, while the other wears a red jacket and smiles. The background is grassy with trees.
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.
Four young girls in plaid school uniforms hold up oversized toothbrushes, appearing to pose or perform together on stage against a dark background.
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.”