a CILC Content Provider
Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Byrnes Health Education Center is an organization who is dedicated to the misson of educating and inspiring healthy choices in people of all ages. Our team is proud to offer a variety of health education programming for students in Pre-K thru Grade 12. Broadcasting LIVE from The Center's teaching theaters, students are engaged through interactive exhibits & props, and presented content that adheres to national education standards. Subject areas include Character Education/Bullying Prevention, Drug Education, General Health, Human Growth & Development, Nutrition & Fitness, Oral Health and Safety & Disease Prevention. Each of our programs are mapped to all 50 state educational standards as well as those in Canada. We are passionate about health education and are thrilled to be partnering with you!
2018-2019
2017-2018
In Her Shoes is a unique program designed for a female audience to address gender related bullying issues. (The male audience equivalent program is...
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5 Men Up is a unique program designed for a male audience to address gender related bullying issues. (The female audience equivalent program is "In...
Demonstrates how to care for teeth and gums using proper dental hygiene and by eating healthy snacks. Our giant tooth model, Dentina, helps...
This program is an age-appropriate introduction to understanding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) & acquired immunodeficiency syndrome...
Think of your body as a fancy sports car! The food we eat is like the fuel used to power a car. The healthier a food is, the better energy it...
Incredible Machine leads participants on an exciting journey through the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Special emphasis is...
Just as "play" is fun to children, so should physical activity. Exciting students about physical fitness, the content of the Healthy Hearts program...
The human body is fascinating, and this program helps participants appreciate that! A main focus of the Organ Tales program is the major organs of...
Grow & Know unfolds the physical, social, and emotional changes associated with puberty. The focus is on the natural changes the body goes...
Children and teenagers are faced with decisions related to their health every day, and as they get older the pressures they face about those...
This interactive program addresses the intricacies of the immune system, including its response to pathogens such as HIV. The transmission of HIV...
Drugs: What's the Big Deal? focuses on the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana on the body. Emphasis will be placed on reasons why...
Heroin: The Wakeup Call is designed as an informative program to emphasize the connection between prescription pain medications and heroin abuse...
With a focus on the 5 food groups of MyPlate.gov, the Fueling My Special Body program focuses on why we need to eat, how we taste, how our body...
True Colors: You Make a Difference informs students of basic personality traits, understanding the need to accept and value people and groups...
The Dating Game places emphasis on what constitutes a healthy relationship, warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, boundaries in a...
The Safety First awarenessprogram places focus on the correct ways to cross a street, understanding fire safety rules, how and when to call 9-1-1...
Through participation in the Sensational program, students will learn to identify the five senses, how the senses protect us, which organs are...
CyberWise - Middle School emphasizes the importance of being a responsible digital citizen when utilizing the online world. Focus on the "three C's...
The Swimming with the Sharks program places emphasis on assertive communication styles. Learning effective and healthy communication techniques...
Education: Other Educational Organization
Nikole Tome, MPH, MCHES ntome@byrneshec.org 515 S. George Street York PA 17401 7178483064255 United States
http://byrneshec.org/
The programs of Byrnes Health Education Center cover:
Health/Physical EducationFamily & Consumer ScienceProfessional Development/Continuing EducationSciencesCharacter Education
"The Byrnes Health Education Center is a valuable community resource that supports our district’s mission to “provide educational opportunities through which ALL students can strive to achieve their full potential.” The center’s high quality health education programs enrich our students’ educational experiences and encourage them to make healthy choices that will help them succeed in school and in life." -Dr. Michael Snell, Superintendent, Central York School District and Superintendent of the Year for Pennsylvania. "The Byrnes Health Education Center’s creative approach to providing key health education and information for young people using a variety of medium has helped springboard our efforts to help today’s girls in grades K–12 become tomorrow’s leaders as we roll out our new Girl Scout health initiative... From day one of our discussions, their commitment to our success was unquestionable." -Ann M. Hughes, Executive VP, Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA "Our partnership with the Byrnes Health Education Center has afforded our Academy students the ability to learn how the "Body Works" through innovative, hands-on activities. Their interaction with our elementary students enables them to absorb this important material, from experts in the field, in a way that incorporates fun and learning. Thanks Byrnes Staff!"-Deborah Ayers, Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12