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In recent weeks there have been several headlines about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and schools. The Academy has responded with the following information for schools, students, and parents on Community-Acquired Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) that emphasizes that staphylococcus aureus (known as "staph") is a common bacterium that is carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. The following link provides useful information on staph, including how it is spread, treated, and prevented More>> |
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The powerpoints from the 2007 NCE COSH H program are now posted. To view, click on "Resources" from the toolbar or click on the link below
Disclaimer:
"The following presentations are for informational purposes only and do not necessarily represent the views or policy of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Any use of the content provided requires permission of the primary author." Go to presentations-> |
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The Ohio Department of Health, School and Adolescent Health, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS), Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program, and the Emergency Care Committee of the Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are please to announce the release of the third edition of the Emergency Guidelines for Schools (EGS). The initial EGS were field tested in seven school districts throughout Ohio in 1997 and revised based on school feedback.
To find out if your state has its own guidelines, please contact your state Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program or state Department of Health. |
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The US Department of Education is collaborating with the health experts and agencies across the federal government to ensure that, in the event of pandemic flu, educational operations will continue. State and local preparedness will be crucial in preventing the spread of disease. Because schools are centers of community life, we ask that pediatricians understand the process of pandemic planning for schools and work with local officials and families to support school planning. Schools are an appropriate venue for teaching about respiratory etiquette and hand washing, felt to be effective interventions in decreasing disease transmission.
www.cdc.gov/flu/school |
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The information posted on http://www.schoolhealth.org website is selected for its value and relation to school health and does not represent an endorsement or an official opinion or position of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The http://www.schoolhealth.org website features selected topics that might be linked to external websites. These external links are chosen for the specific school health related content. The Council on School Health or its designee reviews ONLY the specific pertinent school health pages and not the entire linked website. The Council on School Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics are not responsible for the information that external websites post or link to, nor do they represent official endorsement of the websites' affiliation or opinions. |
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AAP Supports USDA Local Wellness Policy
PEDIATRICIAN INPUT NEEDED TO BUILD A HEALTHIER SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) leadership is encouraging pediatricians to get involved with shaping school district "local wellness policies" that are currently in various stages of development. Section 204 of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, "Local Wellness Policy", requires school districts participating in the National School Lunch and/or Breakfast Program to establish a local wellness policy by the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year. President George Bush signed this Act in June 2004 to encourage schools to assume a more active role in promoting good health, preventing childhood obesity, improving nutrition, and increasing physical activity.
> AAP News Article: Get Out of Your Office. Go Back to School!! |
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ATTENTION COUNCIL ON SCHOOL HEALTH MEMBERS...CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
The Council on School Health (COSH) Nominations Committee is looking for qualified candidates to fill two positions on the COSH Executive Committee. The three-year term of these newly elected members will start on July 1, 2008. The Nominations Committee is currently accepting nominations until December 30, 2007. Please click here to learn more about these opportunities and how you can nominate yourself or someone you know. |
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Check it out!!! -- www.schoolhealth.org
Your Link to the AAP Council on School Health
New Features... New Look...
We are pleased to introduce to you the Council on School Health; a new entity that is a byproduct of the merger of the AAP Section and the Committee on School Health. The merger resulted in one single leadership entity; the Executive Committee of the Council; responsible for policy statements from inception, to education, implementation, advocacy, and evaluation. The Council on School Health had already successfully done that with the policy statements on Soft Drinks in Schools and Camp Health. In addition, the newly merged entity will capitalize on the expertise of all the members of the Executive Committee as well as Council members. The Council has the flexibility to form work groups, a measure designed to strengthen the voice of the members. Another important goal of the merger is improved and streamlined communication between the Council members and the various AAP Chapters.
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CDC and the National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute have developed a cutting-edge publication, "Managing Asthma in Schools What Have We Learned?", that provides updated information on developing, implementing, and evaluating school-based asthma programs.
This special issue of the American School Health Association's Journal of School Health features more than 25 research articles, brief reports, and case studies that cover a range of activities, such as asthma education programs for students and staff members, asthma-related health services, and policy changes. It includes an up-to-date list of resources for school-based asthma programs.
For a link to a free copy of the special issue, go to
www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/asthma/josh |
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HIPAA Form for Communicating with Schools
This form has proven useful to pediatricians and other health care providers who want to communicate with schools. It varies only slightly from new HIPAA forms already being used by hospitals and medical practices. |
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