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Dec
10
0 comments Tags: community health, Educational resources, K-12, minority health, substance use disorders, toolkit
The “Expanding Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention in Schools” toolkit provides information and resources to mobilize communities to expand school-based services for substance use prevention and early intervention. Two resources focus on leveraging the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), including a step-by-step guide on how to build a successful campaign to do so. Other… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Substance Addiction and Misuse
Nov
12
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, healthy lifestyle, toolkit
Each person’s “healthiest self” is different. We have different bodies, minds, living situations, and people influencing our lives. Each area can impact your overall health. This means we each have a unique set of health needs. NIH Wellness Toolkits highlight evidence-based tips for living well and improving your health and well-being in any area you’d… Read More »
Posted in: Health Information
Oct
03
0 comments Tags: community health, Educational resources, health equity, toolkit
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE), with funding from the Government of Canada, created the “Climate Change Toolkit for Health Professionals.” The toolkit provides eight modules and factsheets about climate change, including; “Global Health Impacts of Climate Change,” “Climate Change Solutions with Immediate Health Benefits,” “Taking Action on Climate Change at Health… Read More »
Posted in: Environmental Health, Public Health
Oct
03
0 comments Tags: Educational resources, smoking, teens, toolkit
The American Lung Association produced a guide for adults to talk to teens about vaping. The guide, “The Vape Talk,” includes a downloadable discussion guide, video, and information about e-cigarettes. For those interested in quitting, SmokeFree.gov provides tools to build a personalized cessation plan.
Posted in: Children and Teens, Substance Addiction and Misuse
Sep
10
0 comments Tags: diabetes, Educational resources, eye health, toolkit
The organization, Prevent Blindness, provides access to professional eye care for low income families around the county. The organization recently made freely available the Diabetes and the Eyes Educational Toolkit which offers educational materials on diabetes and the impact of diabetes on eye health in both English and Spanish. These educational resources are intended for… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Low Income
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: education, Educational resources, toolkit
Noisy Planet is pleased to offer a Teacher Toolkit, an easy-to-use online resource to help educators teach children in grades 2 through 6 about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. The science-based classroom presentation explains what sound is, how sound travels through the ear, how loud sounds can damage hearing over time, and… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: teen health, teens, toolkit
Raising awareness by sharing information and starting conversations about mental health is key in reducing stigma and increasing the likelihood that teens will seek mental health care when they need it. NAMI created Say it Out Loud toolkit to get teens talking about mental health. Say it Out Loud gives adults the tools they need… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Mental Health
Jun
12
0 comments Tags: disease outbreak, immunizations, measles, toolkit
The CDC Measles web page provides resources for local and state health departments that need help answering questions about measles outbreaks. It provides links to graphics, a variety of letters, templates, and a video about signs and symptoms of measles. This information can be posted on health department web sites, or you can syndicate the… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Websites
Jun
12
0 comments Tags: men's health, national health observances, toolkit
June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men and focus on encouraging boys, men and their families to practice and implement healthy living decisions, such as exercising and eating healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men in the United States, on average,… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Public Library, Websites
Apr
09
0 comments Tags: community health, consumer health resources, national health observances, toolkit
Since 1949, Mental Health America and its affiliates across the country have led the observance of May is Mental Health Month by reaching millions of people through the media, local events and screenings. This year is expanding upon last year’s theme of #4Mind4Body and taking it to the next level, to explore the topics of… Read More »
Posted in: Mental Health