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Tag: Health and Wellness

MHS Psychologist Helps Families Prepare for the Holidays with Mental Health Tips

By Kristen Parys, Ph.D., NCSP, MHS Psychologist The holiday season can be filled with joy, but it also can be stressful and challenging for some. Whether families are navigating change,...

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Milton Hershey School Focuses on Renewing Employee Wellness

Throughout the fall, Milton Hershey School’s Adult Wellness Program is encouraging staff to participate in the Renew program—an online platform designed to reinvigorate one’s mind and body, clarify purpose, and...

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Milton Hershey School Psychologist Provides Mental Health Tips for Community

Featuring Allison Carrier, Milton Hershey School Psychologist This Sunday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is “Mental Health Care for All: Let’s Make It a...

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Milton Hershey School Students Get Hands-On Training in Fire Prevention

Featuring Rodney Sonderman, MHS Houseparent As summer’s heat begins to wane and a new school year begins, fire prevention training isn’t a traditional classroom topic, but for students at Milton...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Division is Springing into Motion This May

By Michelle Weber, MHS Student Government Association Coordinator This May, Milton Hershey School Senior Division was challenged to track their physical activity and stay “Spartan Strong” by joining the Spring...

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Milton Hershey School Teacher Incorporates Movement into Classroom

By Cori Bertsch, MHS Elementary Division Teacher From the moment my second-grade students walk through the door, they are moving and keeping me on my toes. While there is a...

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National Nutrition Month: 10 Tips to Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle

By Roberta Tripp, MS RD LDN, MHS Nutritionist As one of three registered dietitians at Milton Hershey School, I work with students, parents/sponsors, and faculty on creating healthy habits to...

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Being Part of a Community is Biggest Blessing for Milton Hershey School Dental Hygienist

By Beth Zimmerman, MHS Dental Hygienist When I was 16, I decided I wanted to become a dental hygienist. In this role at Milton Hershey School, I clean teeth, take...

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Little Moments, Big Impact in Student Health Services

By Jerome Pressley, MHS Senior Division Psychotherapist As a psychotherapist at Milton Hershey School, my role is to assist students by providing therapy. As a psychology department, we care for...

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Bridget Corry Morse ’82

Bridget Corry Morse ’82 is a self-proclaimed “running nerd.” It’s a journey that started when she was a student at Milton Hershey School but has been laced into the details...

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