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Did your High School get Selected to Participate in the Voluntary Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)?
1/24/25 Did you know the NYSCSH administers the YRBS for the New York State Education Department?
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New CDC Report on Student Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors Released!
1/16/25 This report highlights significant trends and changes in Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data in three key behaviors
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Too Much Terminology: An Analysis of Children’s Understanding of Medical Jargon
1/23/25 While we can’t really control the jargon that we let slip into conversation, we can definitely check in with patients for their understanding and use teach-back methods to further ground their sense of understanding.
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New Legislation for EpiPen Coverage
1/22/25 The legislation will require health insurers to cover EpiPens and caps the amount consumers will be required to pay out-of-pocket at $100, making the life-saving treatment more affordable for the New Yorkers who need it.
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Asthma Inhaler Access and Price Caps
1/21/25 Some major asthma inhaler manufacturers announced $35 a month caps on out-of-pocket costs. The price cap will apply to people with commercial/private insurance (through your job or federal or state marketplace) or no insurance.
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Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show.
1/15/25 Forty states reporting high or very high levels of illness last week, according to the latest government health data.
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Drugs of Abuse - A DEA Resource Guide/2024 Edition
1/14/25 A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) guide designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly used and misused drugs in the United States.
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Combating Mental Health Stigma
1/13/25 Research has shown that the effects of mental health stigma have an impact above and beyond that of symptoms, which suggests the effects of mental health stigma can be worse than the mental health challenges themselves. The Community Technical Assistance Center of New York (CTAC)’s and the Managed Care Technical Assistance Center of New York (MCTAC)’s “Combating Mental Health Stigma Special Initiatives” page has new resources to support efforts to reduce the stigma.
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How to Prevent Norovirus
1/10/25 Norovirus is very contagious, but you can take steps to stop it from spreading.
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Whooping Cough, Also Known as Pertussis, is a Very Contagious Respiratory Illness.
1/6/25 More than 32,000 cases of Whooping Cough have been reported this year.
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New Trend Report: Ensuring School Security and Safety
1/2/25 School safety and security has been a growing concern for districts nationwide. Learn the safety measures districts are taking here.
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Sleep: How Many Hours Do We Need and How Do We Get Them?
12/27/24 Healthychildren.org presents a podcast on what you need to know about sleep in children.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Commits to Sustaining and Accelerating HIV Progress
12/23/24 This year’s World AIDS Day theme, Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress, serves as an important reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with HIV.
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Offers Guidance on Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS)
12/18/24 The AAP in a new clinical report urges compassion and robust research into the condition known as PANS – or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders – acknowledging the diagnosis remains challenging for families and physicians seeking answers.
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Be Vape Free-Virtual Field Trips
12/16/24 CATCH My Breath Vaping Prevention Program has virtual field trips available!
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Playing Outside in Winter: Tips to Keep Kids Warm & Safe
12/13/24 From the American Academy of Pediatrics, keep in mind the risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Learn more about what to do and what to look for. Read about tips to stay safe during winter sports and activities.
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Impaired Driving Prevention Month Is Here!
12/6/24 December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Resources from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are available to learn how to best protect your kids.
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FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Nutrition is now the Human Foods Program
12/3/24 The Human Foods Program’s mission is to protect and promote the health and wellness of all people through science-based approaches to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease, and ensure chemicals in food are safe.
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December National Health Observances
12/1/24 Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion December National Health Observances: HIV/AIDS Awareness and Flu Vaccination
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How to Plan a Balanced Thanksgiving Meal for Picky Eaters
11/26/24 Here are some tips to please picky eaters without sacrificing nutrition, straying from family traditions, or creating a lot of extra work.
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Methamphetamine Awareness Day
11/25/24 Methamphetamine is one of the most common illicit drugs used. Learn more about methamphetamine addiction and what "overamping" is.
