Dr Spurr has an enduring interest in the promotion of wellness in children, youth and families. Dr. Spurr developed “The Caring for Kids Where They Live Program” that is an interprofessional pediatric clinical learning environment within the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School System. It brings together students from the colleges of Nursing, Dentistry and Kinesiology in order to build capacity in pediatric care. She led the development of a community program called Wellness Youth Nursing-Supports (WYNS) that focuses on the promotion of health and wellness in the high school setting. Dr. Spurr is engaged in research regarding the promotion of wellness in schools, student perceptions of healthy bodies, peer and parental relationships and the influence of media on adolescent self-concept. Publications