Health-Related Links | Medical Conditions
Alcohol Misuse:
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) web page dedicated to Alcohol Misuse. The page contains multiple resources on this topic, including a new alcohol intervention manual, Addressing Alcohol Use Practice Manual: An Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Program, developed in collaboration with the Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine’s FASD Practice and Implementation Center funded through CDC.
Allergy/Asthma:
Allergy & Anaphylaxis: A Practical Guide for Schools and Families Recently released from the Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, this guidebook is designed to help parents, school nurses, and staff on managing allergies in the school setting. The guide includes basic information on allergies, school safety, and educational materials for student and staff instruction.
Parents for Healthy Schools Promotion Kit Allergy and Asthma Network:
Patient education and advocacy organization for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions.
Provides the latest information on allergies, asthma and immunological disorders. Provides a virtual allergist.
Anaphylaxis:
Mylan donates free epinephrine auto-injectors to public and private kindergarten, elementary, middle and high schools across the United States. Through the program, all eligible schools receive the following free resources:
- Four free EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) or EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injectors in the form of two 2-Pak® cartons or one 2-Pak® carton of each kind.
For more information: https://www.epipen4schools.com/ Kaléo, the company behind the Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector, says their new ‘Q Your School’ program will provide up to eight epinephrine auto-injectors and four trainers to public elementary schools in an academic year. Go to: https://www.epipen.com/paying-for-epipen-and-generic
The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide organization that provides advocacy and support to individuals with brain injuries and their families. https://bianys.org/ While on the BIANYS website, go to LEARNet at http://www.projectlearnet.org/ for tutorials on a variety of cognitive, academic, behavioral issues. This resource can be shared with school staff.
Diabetes Resources for School Nurses:
Refer to these websites for information related to specific pumps:
OneTouch® Ping® Quick Reference Guide Omni-Pod Caregiver Guide Animas – School Nurse Guide Medtronic – School Nurse Pump and CGM Workbook
American Diabetes Association:
Information on the what diabetes is, how it is diagnosed and managed, nutritional information, advocacy and research.
JDRF: Improving Lives. Curing Type 1 Diabetes.
JDRF funds research that transforms the lives of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). They offer information and support to make day-to-day life with T1D easier, safer and healthier.
The National Diabetes Education Program’s School Guide provides a set of best practices and tools that enable schools to ensure a safe learning environment for students living with diabetes.
Nurses – Self Care:
How Nurses can protect themselves as they work to save others? https://online.nursing.georgetown.edu/blog/trauma-compassion-fatigue-in-nurses/
Mental Health Resources for School Nurses:
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org Helping parents and families understand mental disorders of children and adolescents.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) :
A voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health and educates the public about suicide, prevention, and support. See also:
Center for Mental Health in Schools (UCLA):
Provides information on mental health in very young children through young adults. Provides statics, hot topics in mental health and how to respond to a crisis in your school.
The Cornell Research Program on Self Injury and Recovery http://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/index.html Evidence based resources for families and providers related to self-injurious behavior
Mental Health.Gov http://www.mentalhealth.gov How to talk about mental health, includes a treatment locator
Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
MHANYS works to end the stigma against mental illness and promote mental health wellness in New York State, through training, education, advocacy and policy, community-based partnership programming, and by connecting individuals and families to help.
National Alliance of Mental Illness NAMI-NYS http://www.naminys.org Provides support to families living with mental illness. Family toolkits and educational programs for families and schools are available.
National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml Information on multiple mental health conditions, including treatments and clinical trials
School Mental Health Project http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/ A national initiative for transforming student and learning supports. This new, free book, Addressing Barriers to Learning: In the Classroom and Schoolwide, is available online from the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools. Most of their materials may be downloaded at no cost.
Stop Bullying.Gov http://www.stopbullying.gov Description of the unwanted, aggressive behavior related to bullying, includes information related to schools.
Addiction Recovery Guide: Friends of Recovery – New York (FOR-NY), with support from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS), has created the Family to Family Recovery Resource Guide. This comprehensive, downloadable, free guide is based on feedback provided by family members from throughout the state who have “been there.” It has been written for the families of people who have not yet found recovery, families of people in recovery, and families who have lost someone to addiction. It can also be useful to individuals, friends and allies of those impacted by addiction, as well as prevention, treatment, and recovery service professionals.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration http://www.samhsa.gov/ Behavioral health with information related to substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. Links to find help include a Behavioral Health treatment locator and National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
NYS OASAS (Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services)
Get help, information, and support services to prevent and stop addiction.
Sepsis:
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening, and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly cause tissue damage, organ failure, and death.
New CDC Website
CDC has redesigned its sepsis website to make it easier for patients, families, and healthcare professionals to find the life-saving resources they need to protect their loved ones and patients from sepsis.
The Rory Staunton Foundation was established in April 2012 after his death from sepsis. The overriding goal is to ensure that no other child or young adult dies of sepsis resulting from the lack of a speedy diagnosis and immediate medical treatment. The Rory Staunton Foundation is the only sepsis organization to provide comprehensive K-12 sepsis education. The lesson plans were developed in partnership with New York State Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers.
Sepsis Alliance To save lives and minimize long-term complications that can affect sepsis survivors, all nurses, whether they work in the community or in a healthcare facility, must be able to identify who is at risk of developing sepsis, and know the clinical manifestations and recommended treatment.
Stop Sepsis Now Sepsis: Every Minute Counts! Offers community based sepsis programs which include educational webinars and train the trainer programs which can be used in schools.
Surviving Sepsis Find protocols and checklists developed by institutions as they implement the Surviving Sepsis Campaign.
Substance Abuse:
Addiction Recovery Guide: Friends of Recovery – New York (FOR-NY), with support from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS), has created the Family to Family Recovery Resource Guide. This comprehensive, downloadable, free guide is based on feedback provided by family members from throughout the state who have “been there.” It has been written for the families of people who have not yet found recovery, families of people in recovery, and families who have lost someone to addiction. It can also be useful to individuals, friends and allies of those impacted by addiction, as well as prevention, treatment, and recovery service professionals.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration http://www.samhsa.gov/ Behavioral health with information related to substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery. Links to find help include a Behavioral Health treatment locator and National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
NYS OASAS (Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services)
Get help, information, and support services to prevent and stop addiction.
Vision Resources:
Vision Screening is an important way to identify vision problems. When should screening occur?
Warning Signs of Vision Problems When a child cannot read or is non-verbal, these signs or symptoms point to needing an evaluation.
What is a Pediatric Opthalmologist? A pediatric ophthalmologist has the widest range of treatment options, the most extensive and comprehensive training, and the greatest expertise in dealing with children and in treating children’s eye disorders.
Specific Eye Problems in Children A review common eye disorders and diseases. Early identification and treatment may prevent lifelong visual impairments.
Children’s Vision Coalition A good resource for issues of the eye. Common vision and eye problems discussed, how to guide for testing vision provided.
Other Resources:
AIDS/HIV Treatment Information Services:
A National Institute of Health website that provides information on what HIV/AIDs is, current treatment options, current research and clinical trials.
Provides information on cancer prevention, specific types of cancers, research, clinical trials. Provides support group information and outreach information as well as educational resources.
American Childhood Cancer Organization:
Provides critical advice support and assistance to families whose child is living with cancer.
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology:
A resource for allergy and asthma information, current treatments and the latest recommendations.
American Heart Association:
Provides information on causes of heart disease and prevention. Offers information on the latest research related to heart disease, local support groups. CPR and AED Education.
American Lung Association:
Provides information on diseases of the lungs, stop smoking resources, support services in your local area.
Epilepsy Foundation:
A site filled with information about epilepsy for parents, community and school nurse. A free School Nurse Training Program on Epilepsy/Seizures is also available via this site.
The Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America:
A public health charity that provides resources to help promote awareness on Fibromuscular Dysplasia.
Food Allergy Resource & Education (FARE):
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network – a great resource for the public and health care professionals about food allergies.
Medicinenet:
Provides medical information on diseases, treatments and prevention. Has a symptom checker, medication section and a pet health section.
Medline:
Information on health, wellness, diseases and conditions as well as drugs and supplements.
