A project in rural school health education 205 improvements in the school buildings and equipment are best brought about when school and community work together under the guidance of the district superintendent often the decisions of the trustee and the district to make repairs or alterations are. Evaluation of a rural school health education project iii a study of pupil health practices by ruth e g rout and e g enevieve pickup t h e health practices of a school child are determined by the many factors which influence the development of the childs. Ohsu campus for rural health oregon health science university ohsu is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all oregonians through excellence innovation and leadership in health care education and research. Rural schools and health while primarily focused on education rural schools also play an important role in the health of students and the community working on health related initiatives makes sense for rural schools as physical and mental health status physical activity and good nutrition all impact how students learn