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Childhood Risk Factors Can Predict Adult Obesity
10/17/19 Certain risk factors in childhood can identify those who are more likely to suffer severe obesity in adulthood, a new study finds.
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October is Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month
10/14/19 Read this sixth grade student's blog on what he wish others knew about his struggle with dyslexia.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for Ages 2 Years and Up.
10/13/19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for healthcare professionals to use with their patients, ages two years and up.
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Updates on the Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping- Now Termed EVALI
10/12/19 As of October 8, 2019, 1,299 lung injury cases associated with the use of the e-cigarette, or vaping, products have been reported to CDC. All patients have reported a history of using an e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Read the latest updates from the CDC and NYSDOH on Vaping Injuries.
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"Talk. They Hear You." Student Assistance – A Guide for School Administrators (SAMHSA)
10/11/19 This new guide provides school leaders and administrators with key information regarding student assistance services for substance use and mental health initiatives.
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Organ Donor Enrollment Day 10/10/19
10/9/19 On October 10, New Yorkers across the state will come together to register as many organ donors as possible in celebration of the fifth annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day. Approximately 113,000 Americans – nearly 10,000 of whom live in New York – currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. Learn more.
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Is your district putting the pieces of Mental Health Education together? MHANYS has a guide to help!
10/7/19 The School Mental Health Resource and Training Center has developed an assessment guide for educators, administrators and student support services staff to evaluate existing curriculum content in health and other subject areas, as well as building and district-wide initiatives that promote student mental health and wellness. Learn more! Register for a webinar on October 8 at 230 pm that will walk you through the resources
