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ealth is everything. Without good health, we have nothing. Translated to an educational setting, that means a student’s heath is critical to his or her learning. As the certified school nurse at Conestoga Valley High School (CVHS) and the school district’s nursing department’s chair, Nancy Lopez has been advocating for students’ well-being , treating ailments and even curing illnesses for 25 years. “I think people think nurses in schools put on Band-Aids,” said Lopez. “But I feel like we’re an integral part of the Certified school nurse Nancy Lopez checks the blood pressure of a Conestoga overall education experience, Valley High School student. the academic process. We want stu- nurse include, but are not limited medications, providing direct care dents to get the most out of their to, responding to medical emer- for injuries, maintaining health gencies, managing and following records for every student in the time at school.” A registered nurse, Lopez’s state health mandates, performing district and providing mental duties as CVHS’ certified school health screenings, distributing health support. Lopez also shares
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The medical community has made significant strides in the field of mental health over the last half century. Events like the upcoming gathering of the Elanco Mental Health Committee (EMHC) are results of those advancements and also the catalysts for continued positive change. “I think awareness has grown,” said Chrissy Ansari, a member of EMHC. “Mental health doesn’t have to be your identity. It’s part of who we are. I think more people are more accepting. Just talking about it releases that stigma
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Auxiliary Shines Its Light on New Holland It keeps them active. It keeps them social. It keeps them connected to the community. They are taking up causes. They are putting others ahead of themselves. They are making the New Holland area better for everyone. The women of the New Holland American Legion Auxiliary are starring in a supporting role. “We help support the veterans and the community,” said Sue Noll, who’s been a member of the auxiliary for 18 years. “Everybody needs support now and then. I don’t care who you are. We do support our veterans and veterans’ causes.” By always putting its best foot forward, the auxiliary supporting New Holland American Legion Post 662 has sort of taken on a life of its own. The women’s civic/social club meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month at Post 662, 35 S. Hoover Ave., New Holland. Each meeting begins with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. “I enjoy the energy at the meetings with the ladies sharing ideas,” said Noll. “Everybody just works together so well. If you need volunteers, we’re there. We do keep busy.” Acting as an extension of the American Legion Post 662, the auxiliary engages in a number of community activities and fundraisers throughout the year, some of which are seasonal in nature. The auxiliary participates in the annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage,
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