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10
0 comments Tags: k-12 education, teacher resources
How to enhance and supplement your education resources for K-12 students? The resources featured in this post relate to health, an important educational component for students but also for school staff to use in curriculum and to enhance their own knowledge. Parents and guardians will appreciate freely available resources to support their children or children… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, K-12
Aug
27
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The national health observance for September is National Preparedness Month. During this month, individuals, families, and communities are encouraged to take time to prepare for events both natural, such as wildfires, and human caused, such as chemical spills. Emergencies can happen at any time and preparation is key to keeping as safe as possible and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Aug
05
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Region 5 is excited to launch the Region 5 CE Passport Cohort, a new opportunity designed to expand access to MLA CE Passports for a select group of members. This single-cohort program will support 10 Region 5 members with a free MLA CE Passport and a shared learning experience running from September 2026 through April 2027. The MLA CE Passport Cohort… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Aug
05
0 comments Tags: air quality, Alaska, California, emergency preparedness, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Pacific Islands, Palau, smoke, U.S. Territories, Washington, wildfire smoke, wildfires
Wildfires and smokey conditions are currently impacting health across Region 5. This post provides a list of resources for communities experiencing wildfires and poor air quality, with an updated list of resources for Spokane and Stevens County (WA) communities. If you are in Spokane County, WA: Consult the Evacuation Map from Spokane County Emergency Services… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Aug
05
0 comments Tags: school health, student health
Keeping students healthy is vital to academic success. Knowing a little about health and various health conditions that may be affecting students’ health can help teachers, administrators, and staff and parents understand how health can affect learning. Perhaps a child has been diagnosed with a chronic or fatal condition. Perhaps a child doesn’t have access… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute