Resources...
From the AAP, check it out...Protecting All Children's Teeth (PACT), A Pediatric Oral Health Training Program
Search for a local dentist for the School Dental Certificates ...
NASN participates in Conference Call Advisory: Containing Swine Flu at School (4/27/09)... Click here for important highlights and resources...
Landmark California Superior Court Decision regarding care of students with diabetes in the schools, check out the National Association of School Nurses’ talking points regarding this decision...
Summary of Final SCHIP Reauthorization Bill... 2/3/09
National Children's Study Launches Recruitment at Two Vanguard Locations...1/13/09
New York Times article regarding "Third Hand Smoke"... 1/3/09
KINSHIP GUARDIAN PROGRAM FOR CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN
Resources from the CDC...
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12)....
Primary Changes and Updates in the 2008 ACIP Recommendations - "Beginning with the 2008-09 influenza season, annual vaccination of all children aged 5-18 years is recommended. Annual vaccination of all children...
PANDEMIC FLU RESOURCES, ARE YOU PREPARED?
Resources from the NYSDOH...
2009 Clinical Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation and Management of Adults and Children with Asthma
Flu Guide for Parents 2009
From the Department of Health's regional presentations on NYSIIS (New York State Immunization Information System), notes for School Nurses...
Asthma and the School Environment in New York State... Findings and recommendations from the New York State Department of Health...
Updated document "Health Advisory: Prevention of Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infections in the School Setting", December 2008...
MRSA
DIABETES
State Health Department Issues New Diabetes Resource Guide... 4/23/09
SUGGESTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH VIRAL ILLNESS BROCHURE
Announcements from Governor Paterson's Office...
Governor Paterson Activates Health Emergency Preparedness Plan; Puts State on 'High Alert' for Swine Flu... 4/26/09
Governor Paterson Directs State Health Department to Monitor Possible Swine Flu Cases... 4/25/09
Governor Paterson Proposes Legislation to Combat Obesity...
Governor Paterson Joins President Obama at the White House for the Signing of Significant Federal Health Care Legislation (Reauthorization of SCHIP)... 2/4/09
Governor Paterson outlines his plans for a stronger New York in his first State of the State address, Jan 7, 2009. Read his proposed plans addressing Health Care and the Obesity Epidemic...
Governor Paterson and First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson announce release of 'Healthy Kids, Healthy New York after-school Initiative' to help fight Childhood Obesity
