by Diana Procopis | Apr 13, 2022 | News
School-based health centers make it convenient for students to leave class and walk down the hall for therapy, a medical checkup, or a dental appointment. Many school districts are trying to address that problem by putting more counselors, nurses, and social workers...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 13, 2022 | News
Programs that increase access to epinephrine autoinjectors to treat anaphylaxis caused by food allergies, along with training in using them, need to be expanded, according to a review published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Expanding access and...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
The COVID-19 pandemic has been disruptive and devastating for too many, including our school-aged children. Time will tell what long-term impacts the pandemic will have on our students, families and communities. This spring, as the governor and state legislature make...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
The federal government’s temporary SNAP eligibility extension allowed students to enroll in food benefits, but will end on May 16. “Gov. Cuomo expanded SNAP eligibility to include nearly an additional 75,000 students,” Suha Chaudhury from Swipe Out Hunger told The...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
Parents can set boundaries, offer choices, remain calm to build good foundation Research shows that a close connection between a parent and a child is one of the best ways to address the effects of stress on developing minds. It can lead to better mental health and...
by Diana Procopis | Apr 11, 2022 | News
During National Public Health Week, Department Renews Commitment to Increase Access to Healthcare, Promote Health Literacy, Combat Health Misinformation, and Help Communities Nurture and Support Health for All ALBANY, N.Y. (April 7, 2022) – In honor of World Health...
