86th Annual ASHA School Health Conference

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Making Connections: The People, Passion,
and Promise of School Health

October 10 - 13, 2012 ♦ Crowne Plaza San Antonio ♦ San Antonio, Texas

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ASHA and Partners Release Groundbreaking National Sexuality Education Standards, Set the
New Gold Standard for Sexuality Education in Public Schools

Press Release (PDF)

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Save the date for ASHA's free webinar:

Saving Lives...Taking Back Schools:
Proven Bullying Prevention Strategies

Tuesday February 14, 2012

 

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Plan now to come to San Antonio, TX
October 10-13, 2012 for another great conference from ASHA!

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The American School Health Association is Positioned to Influence the Future of School Health

The American School Health Association (ASHA) is the leading membership organization for school health professionals. It is concerned with all health factors that are necessary for students to be ready to learn, including optimum nutrition, physical fitness, emotional well-being, and a safe and clean environment. This broad spectrum of topics makes ASHA unique among health and education organizations and sets the stage for collaboration among its membership and partners.

Because of its diverse membership and proximity to Washington D.C., ASHA is able to collaborate and quickly respond to developments in the arena of school health. The visionary leadership of its board, staff, and membership makes the association a mainstay in the effort to promote health for everyone learning and working in America’s schools.   Read More

 
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ASHA's Asthma Resource Portal is full of helpful information



2010 "Must Read" Papers for School Physicians

Members of the Physician Section of the American School Health Association (ASHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on School Health have worked together to develop a list of important school health papers published in 2010. Members nominated research and review papers they found to be important for school health physicians and then voted on their top choices. A few key new or updated policy statements were also nominated. We are publishing a summary of the top 12 research and review papers and listing all new key policy statements.

Resource List for School Health Advocates

The ASHA Council on Administrator Support for School Health has compiled a list of resources designed for use by both school health professionals and school administrators in advocating for and developing quality school health policies and practices. The list, "Resources for Advocating with Local School Decision-makers About School Health and Learning," provides hotlinks to many of the documents on partner organization websites. We hope these are useful tools for increasing collaboration between health and education.

Revised Asthma Nursing Protocol

The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) has revised their nursing protocol entitled, "Management of Asthma Exacerbations: School Treatment Suggested Emergency Nursing Protocol for Students with Asthma Who Don't Have a Personal Asthma Action Plan." It includes the option of epinephrine for life-threatening exacerbations. The specific details of this protocol were worked out by EPR-3 Panel members and the language is consistent with EPR-3.


CHEN Subscribers: Please Donate to Support ASHA and the CHEN List

Since 2006, ASHA has hosted the Comprehensive Health Education Network (CHEN) listserv, a free service that allows subscribers to broadcast and receive information relevant to their work in various health fields. ASHA appreciates donations in any amount to support the administration of the CHEN email list. Read More...


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