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Danny’s Story – Ketamine Addiction
6/30/25 "It's just awful. It destroys your body so fast, faster than any other drug."
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Extreme Heat: Tips to Keep Kids Safe When Temperatures Soar
6/26/25 Usually, playing and exercising outside boosts a child's physical and mental health in many ways. However, a heat index at or above 90°F, as identified by the National Weather Service, poses a significant health risk.
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News Flash! The NYS 2022 School Health Profiles and NYS 2023 YRBS Report and Infographics are Available Now!
6/23/25 Check out the NYS report and infographics from the surveys! See how the state compares to the national data!
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Inside Out 2 – Free Summer Movie Night July 18-20
6/23/25 End of school year gift for you and your students!
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Eating Disorders: The Collaborative School Community - Webinar
6/16/25 SAMHSA webinar to empower individuals in school communities to be active eating disorder change agents.
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Tips for Talking to Youth About the Dangers of Substance Use Available Now
6/12/25 Conversation starters for talking with children about alcohol and other drugs.
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1 in 4 Children Suffers from Chronic Pain − School Nurses Could be Key to Helping Them Manage It
6/10/25 Chronic pain in children is not only widespread but also persistent. These conditions interfere with daily life.
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School Counselors Worry About Students’ Misguided Use of Social Media
6/9/25 Schoolchildren are using social media to diagnose themselves with a mental illness or psychological issue.
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An Introduction to EMPACT: Affirming School Communities for LGBTQIA+ Youth
6/6/25 Strategies to foster affirming learning environments for LGBTQIA+ students_Webinar
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DEA Launches Faces of Fentanyl Digital Exhibit
6/4/25 The DEA has enhanced the Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit at the Museum at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA, with the creation of an interactive online exhibit.
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CDC Now Advises Shared Decision-Making for Kids' COVID Shots
5/30/25 The CDC now advises shared clinical decision-making when it comes to COVID-19 shots for kids, a narrowing of its previous broad recommendation.
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COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Healthy Kids and Pregnant Women
(5/29/25) As of May 27, 2025, The CDC Ends COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Healthy Kids and Pregnant Women
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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Releases 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment
5/28/25 The DEA’s comprehensive review of the threats posed to the United States by deadly illicit drugs and the violent domestic and international drug trafficking organizations.
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FDA: Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025)
5/27/25 New York State has been affected. Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
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CDC National Measles Response Call Series
5/23/25 The next call will cover child-serving settings: K-12 schools, camps, and early care and education settings.
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Carfentanil: A Synthetic Opioid Unlike Any Other
5/19/25 Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid originally developed for veterinary use, but which has become more prevalent in the illicit drug market and overdose deaths.
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New York State Education Department (NYSED) Guidance for HIV/AIDS Prevention Education has been Released!
5/16/25 The guidance document has been revised to assist health educators in meeting Commissioner's Regulation 135.3
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Health Basics: Measles
5/14/25 From the National Academy of Medicine - Learn key facts about symptoms, how it spreads, who is at risk, and how it can be prevented.
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It is National Prevention Week 2025: A Celebration of Possibility
5/13/25 Celebrating the power of prevention and the people and organizations that make a difference in their communities every day.
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New York's Sexual Health Dashboard from NYS Department of Health, AIDS Institute's Office of Sexual Health and Epidemiology
5/9/25 The STI Dashboard NY features interactive data visualizations of key trends of three major reportable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in NYS.
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Advance Insulin Injection Technique and Education With FITTER Forward Expert Recommendations
5/7/25 Injectable insulin therapy is a valuable therapeutic option for millions of people with diabetes worldwide. However, many people with diabetes undergoing insulin therapy experience suboptimal outcomes and/or have complications because of inadequate injection technique and training.
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Tick Season Is Back, but New Lyme Treatment Is on the Horizon
5/5/25 Two new studies point to new treatment options on the horizon.
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How to Spot and Combat Student Apathy: A Teacher Resource
5/2/25 Education Week offers strategies teachers can use to keep students feeling connected and engaged until the last day.
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Ohio High School Seniors Lead Substance Use Prevention Summit for Middle Schoolers
4/30/25 Senior students from an Ohio high school educate their younger peers on drug use prevention.
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Spring into Action: Tips to Increase School-Based Physical Activity
4/29/25 The Cohen Children's Medical Center promotes that as Spring arrives, there are even more opportunities to get outdoors and get active!
