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Minors' Health Rights- Accessing Confidential Treatment for HIV/AIDS, Substance Use, and Other Sensitive Health Issues
1/28/20 This free 2-hour webinar explains teenagers’ rights to access confidential healthcare in New York State, and the roles of parents, legal guardians, and the foster care system. The training focuses on common questions that arise in youth HIV testing, prevention, and treatment, and also covers substance use disorder treatment, mental healthcare, and sexual and reproductive healthcare for minors.
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Certified Diabetes Educator Changes to Diabetes Care & Education Specialists
1/27/20 As of January 22, the profession's credential is changed from certified diabetes educator to certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES) and the former American Association of Diabetes Educators is now named the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Learn more.
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FDA’s “The Real Cost” Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign is launching a video series
1/24/20 “My Vaping Mistake" features teens’ true stories of the physical and emotional effects of e-cigarette addiction
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Check Out the CDC Vital Signs Report "Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America".
1/20/20 About 38,000 new HIV infections still occur each year. The US Government recently proposed Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030. To end transmissions, people should first get tested for HIV so everyone knows whether or not they have it. .Learn more in the newest edition of CDC Vital Signs.
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Valtoco (Diazepam Nasal Spray) Approved as Rescue Therapy for Seizures
1/15/20 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Valtoco® (diazepam nasal spray). This is a new seizure medicine designed to treat periods of frequent seizures or cluster seizures that are distinct from the person’s usual seizure pattern.. Learn more.
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Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion Return to Learn Webinars
1/14/20 Brain Injury Association of NYS (BIANYS) is offering free webinars on supporting students recovering from concussions.
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Webinar: Vaping and Adolescents: The new public health crisis
This webinar will provide an overview of the medical complications, treatment modalities, and school interventions
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Rx Opioid Misuse Among Teens Tied to Wide Range of Risky Behaviors
1/13/20 Teens who misuse prescription opioids are more likely to engage in over 20 other harmful behaviors, according to a cross-sectional study in Pediatrics. Read more.
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Free Webinars and Information for School Health Professionals
1/12/20 The following opportunities were shared by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN):
- What Motivates Parents, Teachers, and School Leaders to Prioritize Healthy Schools?
- Improving School Community & Student Health-Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Scorecard
- Bed Bugs in Multi-Family Housing and Dorms
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U.S. Department of Education Provides Technical Assistance Webinar on Restraint and Seclusion
1/10/20 The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has partnered with the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to support teachers, school leaders, parents, and stakeholders as they work to address the behavioral needs of children with disabilities. OCR and OSERS have developed a new webinar, "Students with Disabilities and the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in K-12 Public Schools", to provide technical assistance to support children with disabilities — and support the needs of those within school systems serving students. Learn more.
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INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE: 2019 School Immunization Final Rule
1/9/20 On December 31, 2019, permanent amendments (“final rule”) to New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 10, Subpart 66-1 (School Immunization Requirements) were published in the State Register and became effective immediately upon publication.
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Updated Joint Guidance on Privacy and Student Education and Health Records Released
1/4/19 The U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released updated joint guidance today addressing the application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to records maintained on students.
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FDA Finalizes Enforcement Policy on Flavored E-Cigarette
1/3/20 FDA Finalizes Enforcement Policy on Unauthorized Flavored E-Cigarettes That Appeal to Children.
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Flu Rates Rising, Pediatric Deaths Double Compared to 2018: CDC
1/2/20 An estimated 4.6 million have been sickened by influenzalike illness, with 39,000 hospitalizations.
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Exercise Induced Asthma
12/27/19 The patient's physical examination is often unremarkable in the clinical setting but may have a higher yield on the field or after an exercise challenge.
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Emergency Preparedness With Diabetes: Two Rules
12/23/19 The diabetic person will need to be able to treat both low blood sugars with carbohydrates and higher blood sugars with fluid.
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2019 Monitoring the Future Report Shows Marijuana Vaping Surges
12/19/19 Increases in adolescent marijuana vaping from 2018 to 2019 ranked among the largest single-year increases ever observed by Monitoring the Future in the past 45 years among all outcomes ever measured. In 2019 the percentage of adolescents who had vaped marijuana in the last 12 months was 21% in 12th grade, 19% in 10th grade, and 7% in 8th grade. Learn more.
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Center For Education Reform Publishes:Expanding Education Innovation and Opportunity in Rural America
12/18/17 The Center for Education Reform (CER) recently released a whitepaper, Expanding Education Innovation and Opportunity in Rural America. The report presents ideas to transform rural education.
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FCC Approves Proposal for Making ‘988’ a National Suicide-Prevention Hotline Number
12/16/19 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has unanimously approved a proposal to implement a new resource that will serve as a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline.
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Nominate a Collegague for the US ED Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award
12/15/19 The US Education Department will hold its inaugural competition in 2020 for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award to honor and promote a classified school employee who provides exemplary service to students in prekindergarten through high school.
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School Ambassador Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications
12/14/19 Bring your school and classroom expertise to the U.S. Department of Education and apply to the School Ambassador Fellowship Program.
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NYS Education Department Guidance On Implementing Opioid Overdose Prevention In Schools
12/13/19 Are you looking for the requirements and resources on implementing Opioid Overdose Prevention (Administering Naloxone) in your school? Learn more!
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NYSED Releases new Guideline on Managing Emergency Health Care and Communicable Diseases In the School Setting
12/12/19 Guidelines for Managing Emergency Health Care and Communicable Diseases in the School Setting provides local educational agencies with a framework for establishing a health services program that provides the services and information required under NYS Education Law Article 19. It provides guidance for developing emergency health care and communicable disease protocols for schools.
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It's National Hand Washing Awareness Week!
12/4/19 Hand washing is one of the fundamental practices children often overlook. During flu season, it is especially important to remind students to wash their hands before and after certain activities throughout the day. Clean hands help prevent the spread of germs that could lead to serious illnesses. Shop soaps and educational materials to help teach your students proper hygiene!
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Military-Connected Children: A Parents’ Guide
12/3/19 Want to understand ADHD better? The Military Child Education Coalition published a parents’ guide to understanding ADHD and learning how to communicate with professionals and other parents about issues related to transitions for highly mobile children with ADHD.
