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Stay. Safe. Side. It's Seizure First Aid!
10/14/19 It's National Epilepsy Awareness Month and we're challenging everyone to learn seizure first aid! Do you know what to do?
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New NYSED Guidance for HIV/AIDS Prevention Education
11/13/19 The NYS Education Department in collaboration with the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute and other experts in the field has developed a new document: Guidance for HIV/AIDS Prevention Education. The document provides a framework for developing health curricula and implementing instructional and assessment strategies. It contains valuable curriculum resources as well as information on the requirements for an HIV/AIDS Advisory Council and Health Coordinator.
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Tree Nut Allergy Diagnosis Poses Challenges
11/12/19 This article discusses food allergy testing and how they can differ between reactivity and actual food allergy.
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NYSDOH Hosts Art Contest for Students in Grades 3-5 on the Topic of Antibiotic Resistance
11/10/19 The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) is hosting a children’s art contest on antibiotic resistance called the “Superbug Superheroes Art Contest”, to raise awareness about health concerns over growing antibiotic resistance.
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New District Safety Guide Released
11/9/19 The U.S. Department of Education, along with the U.S. Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, recently released a new planning guide to help districts support schools in developing and maintaining their customized emergency operations plans (EOPs).
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One Inhaler Effective for Asthma Triple Therapy
11/8/19 For patients whose asthma is not well controlled, the addition of a long-acting muscarinic antagonist to the two-drug combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2 agonist in a single inhaler improves lung function and reduces asthma exacerbations, according to new research
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2019 Children’s Mental Health Report: Social Media, Gaming and Mental Health
11/6/19 This 2019 Children’s Mental Health Report helps parents, professionals and policymakers understand the online lives of children and adolescents, and answer the question: How much is too much?
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NIAID Researchers Estimate 17% of Food-Allergic Children Have Sesame Allergy
11/5/19 NIAID investigators have found that sesame allergy is common among children with other food allergies, occurring in an estimated 17% of this population. In addition, scientists have found that sesame antibody testing accurately predicts whether a child with food allergy is allergic to sesame.
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Tools to Assist Schools Navigate the Vaping Epidemic
11/4/19 On Wednesday, November 13 from 1-2 p.m., the Public Health Law Center is hosting a vaping webinar.
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Is Social Media a Risk Factor for Mental Health?
11/3/19 Although social media can make communication efficient and create a virtual community for individuals who traditionally have been marginalized, there are concerns about the potential for social media to negatively affect the mental health of adolescents.
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/22/19 October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. About 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the U.S. experience IPV in their lifetime.
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National Prescription Take Back Day
10/21/19 The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting biannual Prescription Drug Take Back Day events across the country. Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue by providing individuals with a safe, sanctioned place to dispose of prescription drugs. Learn more.
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Red Ribbon Week Resources
10/20/19 Since October 1st, families and schools across America have been able to participate in the National Family Partnership for its 9th Annual National Red Ribbon Photo Contest. Co-Sponsored by the DEA, the goal of the contest is to call attention to the benefits of staying drug free through the use of photography.
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Bullying Prevention Month Resources
10/19/19 October is recognized as Bullying Prevention Month. During this month we unite in a campaign to keep all youth safe from bullying.
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Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin Leaves NY State Education Department
10/18/19 Interim Commissioner Beth Berlin, who has served at the State Education Department with great distinction, will leave her role for a new opportunity next month.
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Childhood Risk Factors Can Predict Adult Obesity
10/17/19 Certain risk factors in childhood can identify those who are more likely to suffer severe obesity in adulthood, a new study finds.
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October is Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month
10/14/19 Read this sixth grade student's blog on what he wish others knew about his struggle with dyslexia.
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for Ages 2 Years and Up.
10/13/19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for healthcare professionals to use with their patients, ages two years and up.
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Updates on the Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping- Now Termed EVALI
10/12/19 As of October 8, 2019, 1,299 lung injury cases associated with the use of the e-cigarette, or vaping, products have been reported to CDC. All patients have reported a history of using an e-cigarette, or vaping, products. Read the latest updates from the CDC and NYSDOH on Vaping Injuries.
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"Talk. They Hear You." Student Assistance – A Guide for School Administrators (SAMHSA)
10/11/19 This new guide provides school leaders and administrators with key information regarding student assistance services for substance use and mental health initiatives.
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Organ Donor Enrollment Day 10/10/19
10/9/19 On October 10, New Yorkers across the state will come together to register as many organ donors as possible in celebration of the fifth annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day. Approximately 113,000 Americans – nearly 10,000 of whom live in New York – currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. Learn more.
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Is your district putting the pieces of Mental Health Education together? MHANYS has a guide to help!
10/7/19 The School Mental Health Resource and Training Center has developed an assessment guide for educators, administrators and student support services staff to evaluate existing curriculum content in health and other subject areas, as well as building and district-wide initiatives that promote student mental health and wellness. Learn more! Register for a webinar on October 8 at 230 pm that will walk you through the resources
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National Health Education Week – October 21-25, 2019
10/3/19 Join SOPHE, its chapters, members and partners every October for events, webinars, and activities across the country.
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Managing Students with Seizures- The Importance of School Nurses
10/1/19 School nurses are invited to a 10-session learning collaborative, Managing Students with Seizures ECHO: The Importance of School Nurses. Project ECHO® is a telementoring platform designed to create communities of learners by bringing together health care providers and subject matter experts using didactic and case-based presentations, fostering an “All TEACH, ALL LEARN” approach
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Four Leading National Organizations Launch Suicide Prevention Template Plan for Schools
9/27/19 This Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention gives educators and school administrators a comprehensive way to implement suicide prevention policies in their local community. In collaboration with the American School Counselor Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, and The Trevor Project, the program is research-based and easily adaptable for middle and high schools.
