As part of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s Youth Opportunity Initiative, Public Health–Seattle & King County (PHSKC) is partnering with the City of Seattle Human Services Department, Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP), and Parks & Recreation to host six student interns during the Summer of 2017. A Health Educator with the School-Based Partnerships Program at PHSKC will supervise and mentor…
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Youth use of e-cigarettes and vaping products doubled between 2012 and 2016, and now, use rates are higher for vaping products than traditional cigarettes. To help combat these rapidly increasing rates of youth vaping, Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention Program, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, Snohomish Health…
The average child in the United States now consumes over half of her body weight in sugar every year. Much of this sugar comes from sugary beverages including juice and soda. Too much sugar can lead to serious health issues such as obesity, diabetes and poor oral health. Some populations, such as Latinos experience higher…
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month! Consider the following celebratory activities for yourself or your patients: Level Up: An Epic Swiping Adventure is a fun, interactive “smart device” game that leads players through different relationship challenges and decisions. Share it with your students! Use tips from the Get Involved Guide from The National Campaign and the Health…
A new series on Netflix titled “13 Reasons Why” follows the story of a teenager who commits suicide and the people she claims had a hand in her decision to kill herself. The series sparked national controversy among parents, educators, administrators, and suicide prevention experts, including concerns in Western Washington. Concerns arose over glorification of suicide…
How many times have you had to explain the difference between a school-based health center (SBHC) and a school nurse? Here’s a helpful resource from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) to help you answer that question the next time it comes up. Click here to see the full, enlarged version.
It snowed here recently in Western Washington. Some of us rejoiced, others of us cringed. Though in most areas not much snow accumulated, it provided a good reminder to do a winter weather check-up at our SBHCs. Here are a few tips to consider to prepare your SBHC for winter weather: Know your school or…
