Health and Prevention
Supporting the Whole Child
The Marquette-Alger RESA health team strives to improve the health and well-being of school-age children in Marquette and Alger counties as well as across the Central Upper Peninsula. We provide a variety of health education programs and services that focus on meeting the needs of the Whole Child in both school and community settings.
Programs & Services
Explore our health education and prevention programs.
Making Healthy Connections
Building healthier school communities through coordinated health services, policy development, and evidence-based programming.
Medicaid Outreach
Helping families access healthcare coverage and connecting eligible students with Medicaid services and benefits.
Mental Health
School-based mental health support, crisis response, and resources for students, educators, and families.
Nutrition & Physical Activity
Promoting healthy eating habits and active lifestyles through school wellness policies, farm-to-school programs, and physical education support.
Prevention
Substance abuse prevention, bullying prevention, and safety education programs for schools across the region.
Whole Child Health & School Health
Comprehensive approach addressing the physical, social, emotional, and environmental factors that affect student learning and well-being.
Our Partners & Funders
MARESA's health and prevention programs are made possible through partnerships with state agencies, foundations, and community organizations committed to improving student health outcomes across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Contact
Kelly Sager
Regional School Health Coordinator / Health Education Consultant
General Education Services