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As the non-profit health affiliate of the National Education Association,
the NEA Health Information Network (NEA HIN) provides health and safety information
to the 3.2 million educational employees and students it serves. NEA HIN
distributes information nationally through NEA's 51 state/territory affiliates
as well as 14,000 local education associations.
What does HIN do?
NEA HIN serves as a link
between public school employees; local, state, and national health
organizations; and government agencies. Since its inception, NEA HIN has
addressed numerous health and safety issues that affect NEA members and
students, including HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, cancer, teen pregnancy, mental
wellness, nutrition, school safety, asthma and environmental hazards in
schools.
Mission
NEA HIN's mission is to improve the health and safety of the school community by developing and disseminating information and programs that educate and empower school professionals and positively impact the lives of students. |
