by Diana Procopis | Sep 14, 2020 | News
Programs that allowed hygienists to visit schools to look for cavities and tooth decay have been suspended because of the pandemic. Students from low-income families may be hit the hardest. Less recognized are the effects of school closures on children’s oral health....
by Diana Procopis | Sep 12, 2020 | News
If you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, you may be wondering how to help. Here are nine things you can do that can make a difference: recognize the warning signs, reach out and ask “are you ok?”, be direct: ask about...
by Diana Procopis | Sep 10, 2020 | News
As students return to school this week, New York State United Teachers decried state cuts to education and called on the Legislature and governor to take immediate steps to stop 20 percent reductions in aid for school districts. Citing the state Constitution’s...
by Diana Procopis | Sep 9, 2020 | News
Covid-19 has shown us that schools are more than just places of education, they provide for many student needs, including healthcare. The School-Based Health Alliance honored Dr. Claire Brindis and Dr. Angela Diaz with the organization’s Pioneer Award, which...
by Diana Procopis | Aug 13, 2020 | News
Data collected in May shows that teenagers and young adults who vape face a much higher risk of COVID-19 than their peers who do not vape, Stanford researchers found. Among young people who were tested for the virus that causes COVID-19, the research found that those...
