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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).
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Did You Miss the the NYSED Webinar on 8/29/19 on Immunizations and School Attendance?
8/30/19 The Center has received multiple emails requesting information regarding the NYSED webinar: NYSED Immunizations and School Attendance Webinar. The webinar was recorded but is NOT YET AVAILABLE. NYSCSH will send an email to our HIP subscribers when it is. Make sure you are a member of our email list by clicking on the HIP icon above!
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Sepsis Awareness Month-Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
8/28/19 September is Sepsis Awareness Month and this year marks the second anniversary of CDC’s Get Ahead of Sepsis educational effort. Did you know that each year at least 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis, and nearly 270,000 die as a result? Spread the word about sepsis prevention and recognition during Sepsis Awareness Month. It could save a life. Learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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New Guide for Suicide Prevention in NYS Schools
8/26/19 The Suicide Prevention Center of NY (SPC-NY) has released A Suicide Prevention Guide for NYS Schools. It is a valuable resource for school staff and aligns with the 2018 NYS Mental Health Guidance and 2018 NYS Social-Emotional Learning SEL Benchmarks. View the Guide and learn more!
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Watch CDC-TV Featured Videos
8/23/19 CDC-TV is an online video resource that covers a variety of healthy, safety and preparedness topics.
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Update on Immunizations and School Attendance Webinar
8/23/19 Webinar on Immunizations and School Attendance on Thursday, August 29, 2019
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2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Released
8/22/19 The new Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the US share information for youth ages 12 - 17 and adults aged 18 or older (separately and combined) on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, as well as substance use disorder (SUD), risk and availability of substance use, treatment, health topics, and alcohol consumption. Learn more here.
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Health Advisory: Unexplained Vaping-associated Pulmonary Illness
8/21/19 Cases of severe pulmonary disease have been reported in New York State (NYS) among patients who reported recent use of vape products. While no deaths have been reported to date, some patients have had progressive respiratory compromise requiring endotracheal intubation.
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New NYDOH Parent Flyers With The timeline for Immunization Requirements Now Available!
8/20/19 The NYSDOH has created two new parent notification sheets which make understanding what immunizations are needed by when. Click here to view them.
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NYS Suicide Prevention Conference
8/19/19 Sign up to attend the NYS Suicide Prevention Conference in Albany, NY on September 18th and 19th, 2019. The two-day conference will focus on best practices in the field of suicide prevention and will include recent developments.
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Vaping: What We Need To Know
8/13/19 E-cigarettes have been in the news lately. Is vaping more dangerous than smoking? How does it affect respiratory health, especially in our youth?
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CDC Back to School Training Tools for Healthy Schools
8/4/19 This back-to-school season, learn ways to promote physical activity and healthy eating in schools with CDC’s Training Tools for Healthy Schools. Earn free CE.
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CDC Water Fluoridation Online Training Course
8/3/19 Community water fluoridation is one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. Take CDC’s training to learn the fundamentals of community water fluoridation, including how fluoride works and why we use it. Learn how to communicate fluoridation’s benefits, the ways state fluoridation programs support oral health, and how water fluoridation systems are designed and operate. Learn more here.
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CDC Tips for Traveling With Diabetes
8/2/19 Check out our 21 Tips for Traveling with Diabetes whether by plane, train, or automobile (or cruise ship). Here’s a sample: did you know people with diabetes are exempt from the airlines’ 3.4 oz. liquid rule for items related to diabetes care? That’s right! Check out more tips so you will have more fun and less stress while seeing the sights.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month!
7/31/19 August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the efforts of healthcare professionals to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. Read More
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World Hepatitis Day
7/29/19 CDC offers resources to learn more about the different types of viral hepatitis that impact millions worldwide and what is being done to help eliminate hepatitis.
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FDA approves first treatment for severe hypoglycemia
7/25/19 Baqsimi nasal powder, the first glucagon therapy approved for the emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia that can be administered without an injection.
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The FDA Has Approved the First Nasal Spray to Treat Seizure Clusters in Epilepsy
7/22/19 In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a nasal spray treatment for seizure clusters in patients ages 13 and older. The drug, called midazolam (mi DAZ oh lam)
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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.
