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Jun
10
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Check out the June issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research.
Posted in: Children and Teens
May
07
0 comments Tags: essay contest, health disparities, health equity, minority health, National Institutes of Health, teens
Speaking Up About Mental Health! NIH invites students ages 16 to 18 years old to submit essays that explore ways to address the stigma and social barriers that adolescents from racial and ethnic minority populations may face when seeking mental health treatment. The essays should describe a teen’s understanding of a specific mental health issue and… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Chronic Disease, Mental Health, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health
Apr
17
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Measles Measles is an infectious disease that and can have serious consequences. It spreads easily from person to person. Recent outbreaks of measles have occurred mostly in people who are not vaccinated and in communities that have lower rates of vaccination. There is no treatment for measles, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it…. Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, General, Public Health
Feb
12
0 comments Tags: eating disorders, national health observances
The 2019 theme, Come as You Are, highlights the National Eating Disorders Association’s (NEDA) movement towards inclusivity in the greater eating disorder community and their goal of unifying the field of eating disorders. In particular, Come as You Are sends a message to individuals at all stages of body acceptance and eating disorders recovery that… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Health Information Literacy, Mental Health
Feb
12
0 comments Tags: fellowship, health equity, minority health, Native American, Native health
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Health Policy Fellowship is a year-long program for Native youth 18-24 years old who are interested in making a difference in the health of their communities. Health Policy Fellows meet in-person 3 times and receive virtual trainings to strengthen their leadership skills and ability to effectively advocate for their communities…. Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Scholarships and Grants
Jan
08
0 comments Tags: e-cigarettes, healthy youth, smoking
The Surgeon General of the Public Health Service focuses on important public health issues. The published reports are scientifically based and are hoped to generate health initiatives to help address these highlighted health issues such as the use of e-cigarette use among our young people. This recently published report is asking for health professionals, family,… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Public Health, Websites
Jan
08
0 comments Tags: disaster response
Certain disasters end quickly, while others affect large populations for an extended period of time. Disasters can have physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Each person prepares and responds differently to a disaster; however, children are at increased risk during and after a disaster for a variety of reasons. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), has… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Emergency Preparedness
Dec
06
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Check out the December issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research.
Posted in: Articles, Children and Teens, Chronic Disease, Public Health
Nov
02
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Despite news reports to the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not warned people against dressing chickens in Halloween costumes.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Public Health, Rural
Oct
22
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In early October, the The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released the 2017 National Survey of Children’s Health data. This is a voluntary survey, carried out by HRSA’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The 2017 data contains information from over 21,000 households about the health status of children across the nation and their health… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, General