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CDC Programs Available to Help Families and Schools Learn How Epilepsy Affects Children
9/22/17 A CDC study showed that students with epilepsy aged 6–17 years old were more likely to miss 11 or more days of school in the past year compared with students who had health concerns other than epilepsy. Learn more about resources for schools.
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New CDC Resource Can Help States and Communities Prevent Suicide Among Youth
9/20/2017 These CDC Strategies are Designed to Help Schools, Communities, Public Health Officials, and other Stakeholders Work Together to Prevent Suicide.
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CDC Releases 2016 School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS)
9/19/2017 SHPPS is a national survey periodically conducted to assess school health policies and practices at the state, district, school, and classroom levels. It provides valuable information schools can use to improve their own practices.
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Diabetes Care in Schools: It's a Team Effort
9/14/15 The start of a new school year is an important time to ensure a safe learning environment for students with diabetes. NDEP's School Guide includes information about diabetes, as well as actions for school personnel. Find guidance for each member of the diabetes care team and learn why coordinating care is essential.
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First-In-The-Nation Sepsis Prevention Curriculum Materials Now Available to Teachers
9/13/17 In collaboration with the Rory Staunton Foundation for Sepsis Prevention and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, the State Education Department recently announced sample K-12 grade curriculum on sepsis prevention is available for kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers.
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Medtronic Announces Voluntary Recall of Diabetes Infusion Sets
9/12/17 Medtronic has announced that it has started to inform patients worldwide of a voluntary recall of specific lots of infusion sets used with all models of Medtronic insulin pumps.
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Sample K-12 Grade Curriculum on Sepsis Prevention is Now Available.
9/11/2017 In collaboration with the Rory Staunton Foundation for Sepsis Prevention and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan, the State Education Department announces a sample K-12 grade curriculum on sepsis prevention is now available for kindergarten through 12th grade teachers.
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