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DEA’s Pain Pill Database Now Public
7/19/19 For the first time, a database maintained by the Drug Enforcement Administration that tracks the path of every single pain pill sold in the United States — by manufacturers and distributors to pharmacies in every town and city — has been made public. Learn more about your county's opioid distribution statistics.
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#StatisticsinSchools-Data YOU can Use!
7/18/19 The Statistics in Schools program provides resources for teaching and learning with real-life data. Educate your students about the value and everyday use of statistics
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Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Raise Tobacco and E-Cigarette Sales Age from 18 to 21
7/17/19 The Governor states, "By raising the smoking age from 18 to 21, we can stop cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the hands of young people in the first place and prevent an entire generation of New Yorkers from forming costly and potentially deadly addictions."
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NYSED Commissioner MaryElllen Elia Announces Resignation
7/15/19 MaryEllen Elia, the New York education commissioner, will resign at the end of August to take a position with a national education group.
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NYSED:Updated AT-17 Application for Employment Certificate and AT-22 Application for Employment Permit (Working Papers)
7/8/19 The AT-17 Application for Employment Certificate and AT-22 Application for Employment Permit Forms have been updated and are available for download from the Office of Student Support Services.
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Community Healath Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project (CHAMPP)
7/7/19 New program provides help in accessing substance use disorder and/or mental health insurance benefits.
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Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Released
7/6/19 This ground-breaking survey provides new insights into the challenges that LGBTQ youth across the country face every day, including suicide, feeling sad or hopeless, discrimination, physical threats and exposure to conversion therapy. The data provides a sobering look at how far we still have to go to protect LGBTQ young lives. But the survey also reveals the resilience and diversity of LGBTQ youth and provides guidance on what can be done to enable them to survive and thrive.
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The CDC Pink Book Webinar Series Now Available
7/5/19 The CDC is offering a weekly series of 15 one-hour webinars that will provide an overview of vaccination principles, general recommendations, immunization strategies, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.
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Share Your Written Comments on an Updated Health Literacy Definition for Healthy People 2030
7/4/19 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as part of their efforts to support the Healthy People 2030, has proposed an update to the definition of health literacy and has posted it for comment. We encourage you to provide your input! Click here to visit the Health and Human Resources Website to learn more and comment.
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Free E-Learning Program on Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals
7/2/19 The U.S. Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (HHS OMH) announced a new, free and accredited e-learning program: Improving Cultural Competency This online program is a practical tool for behavioral health professionals who want to gain skills and knowledge about culture and diversity, The tool is particularly timely for professionals working to address the opioid epidemic among racial and ethnic populations, which have low treatment rates and some of the highest rates of opioid misuse and overdose.
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One Year Anniversary of Implementation of Mental Health Instruction in School Legislation
7/1/19 On July 1, 2018, NYS became the first in the nation to have a law that mandates the teaching of mental health instruction in school. The work from the actual legislation passage has been significant but as Commissioner Elia points out the bigger picture is about continuing to change the mindset in schools to create an entire school climate around mental health and wellness. Many schools have adopted that strategy moving forward. Learn more.
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FDA Recall: Certain Medtronic MiniMed Insulin Pumps Have Potential Cybersecurity Risks:
6/30/19 The FDA is warning patients and health care providers that certain Medtronic MiniMed™ insulin pumps have potential cybersecurity risks. Patients with diabetes using these models should switch their insulin pump to models that are better equipped to protect against these potential risks. Medtronic is recalling affected MiniMed pumps and providing alternative insulin pumps to patients. Learn more.
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New York State Education Department Is An Seeking Associate in School Nursing
6/27/18 The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Associate in School Nursing position in the Office of Student Support Services. This office is responsible for providing statewide coordination of school health services, comprehensive school health prevention, and management of health-related programs. Click here to read more about the requirements for this position. Application deadline 7/19/19.
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NYSED Memo to School Superintendents: Upcoming 2020 Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Reminder
6/26/19 Please see Letter to District Superintendents and Superintendents issued by the NYS Department of Health on 06/26/19 regarding completion of the second round of lead testing of all water outlets used for drinking and cooking.
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CDC/STRIVE Announce Free Infection Control Training Courses
6/25/19 CDC has launched new infection control training courses, Hand Hygiene, and Competency-Based Training. These courses are part of the States Targeting Reduction in Infections via Engagement (STRIVE) program. Each session has 1 or more modules. All courses offer free continuing education. (CE).
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
6/21/19 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the indication for the glucose-lowering drug liraglutide (Victoza, Novo Nordisk) to include patients as young as 10 years of age, making it the first noninsulin drug approved for treating pediatric type 2 diabetes in almost 20 years.
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CDC: US Suicide Rates Hit Record-High Levels
6/20/19 Suicide rates in the US have risen significantly over the past 2 decades and are now at the highest level since World War II. New data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) show the age-adjusted suicide rate was 33% higher in 2017 than in 1999.
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NYS Department of Health Memo Regarding Vaccine Exemptions
6/17/19 On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children.
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New York State Education Department and Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services Issue Guidance and Resources for Schools to Address Substance Abuse
6/12/19 The New York State Education Department and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today issued updated joint guidance and resources for school districts to assist with addressing substance abuse. The collaboration provides districts with information to assist students, teachers and parents looking for help and support related to substance use.
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United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendation for PrEP for HIV Prevention
6/11/19 The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) finalized its recommendation for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), giving PrEP a grade A for HIV prevention. The recommendation – the highest grade that a service can receive – comes after a years-long review of clinical evidence and an extensive public comment period. The recommendation advises that clinicians offer PrEP based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
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We've Said Goodbye to This Year's Students. Now It’s Time to Take Care of Ourselves.
6/7/19 We have to make sure our bodies are rested, our minds are clear, and our spirits are strong. Too soon, the season will turn and the time will arrive to do it all again.
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NEW YORK STATE HEPATITIS C ELIMINATION PLAN COMMUNITY CALLS
6/6/19 We need your input to eliminate Hepatitis C in NYS!
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Sickle Cell Awareness
6/5/19 CDC is working to raise awareness about sickle cell disease. You can help by reading and sharing our resources with friends and family.
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Join the Conversation: June National Health Observances From Health.Gov
6/4/19 Each month, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion-U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. shares National Health Observances (NHOs) for improving health across the Nation. And to help you spread the word, we provide links to resources that you can use to promote these NHOs. The NHOs in our June roundup help raise awareness about HIV testing, and more! Check out the resources below — and join us in helping all Americans live healthier lives
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FREE Training: Community Building Circles and Conferences and Circles Responding to Conflict and Harm
6/3/19 Registration is open for free Community Building Circles and Conferences and Circles Responding to Conflict and Harm Community Building Circles with 8 statewide offerings. The trainings are designed for faculty, school social workers, principals, and other student support staff and offer hands-on and skill-focused learning experiences. Learn more!
