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September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
9/17/19 Childhood obesity is a serious health condition that affects nearly 1 in 5 school-age children in the United States.
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Latest News from SAMHSA on Marijuana
9/13/19 Marijuana has changed over time. The marijuana available today is much stronger than previous versions. The THC concentration in commonly cultivated marijuana plants has increased three-fold between 1995 and 2014 (4% and 12% respectively). The risks of physical dependence, addiction, and other negative consequences increase with exposure to high concentrations of THC and the younger the age of initiation.
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What’s New with the Flu? 2019-2020
9/10/19 Presented by: Sarah Hershey, Adult, and Adolescent Immunization Coordinator, Bureau of Immunization, NYSDOH
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NYS Department of Health Announces Update on Investigation into Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illnesses
9/6/19 The New York State Department of Health today announced new findings of its ongoing investigation into the vaping-associated pulmonary (lung-related) illnesses that have been reported across the state, including an updated case count and information regarding the testing being conducted at the Department's Wadsworth Center Laboratory.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
9/5/19 It's back-to-school time and time to be vigilant about spotting the signs to observe in students who may be experiencing turmoil in their lives.
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NYSED Medicaid in Education Unit -Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) to Resumes 10/1/19 For the Rest of State (ROS)
9/3/19 The purpose of this Alert is to inform SSHSP providers of the resumption of the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) process associated with certified public expenditures (CPEs). The RMTS will resume October 1, 2019.
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CDC HEALTH ADVISORY - Severe Pulmonary Disease Associated with Using E-Cigarette Products
8/31/19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing: background information on the multistate outbreak of severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products (devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges).
