NC Child’s Post

Back to School can be a stressful time for parents and children. Dave Howlett, MD shares his expertise, tips and valuable information to help parents prepare children for back-to-school doctor appointments ahead of the new school year. https://hubs.ly/Q02LYTMF0

Concussion education can play an important role to #starttheconversation regarding knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions around head injuries. In today's Research In Action blog, James Wilkes, PhD, MEd, ATC and Lindsey Calandra, MSN, CRNP of the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia share why it’s important to consider disparities within that education. They also offer tips for clinicians, school administrators, policymakers, community organizations and families: https://ow.ly/c80e50TqUnO #NationalConcussionAwarenessDay #concussionawareness

U.S. National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center spotlights 5 programs focused on integrating oral health care into primary care serving the maternal and child health population. Spotlights include a program overview; a description of the program’s inception and early years; information about funding, notable strengths, notable evaluation activities, and evaluation methodology; select evaluation findings; and resources to learn more about evaluation. The report also describes key elements for program success and challenges common across all programs that support or limit program success. Cavity Free at Three (Colorado) Colorado Medical Dental Integration Project (Colorado) From the First Tooth (Maine) I-Smile and Cavity Free Iowa (Iowa) Into the Mouths of Babes (North Carolina) Source: https://lnkd.in/gR-Z5rUT

The Alliance for Health Equity has announced that Union Community Care has been selected as the Federally Qualified Health Center to operate at AHE’s Brandywine Center. Union Community Care will provide primary medical care, maternal and child health, dental care, behavioral health, and social support services for the Greater Coatesville area. Learn more in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/exS6pdFZ

Gallia County Local Schools, Holzer Health System and Gallia Family Dental celebrated the groundbreaking of a $2.85 million school health center. The health center will provide primary care, behavioral health, dental and vision services to students and community members. This grant was made possible with support from the Appalachian Children Coalition and Nationwide Children's Hospital. #CollaboratoryforKidsandCommunityHealth #HealthyNeighborhoodsHealthyFamilies

A Care Map is a visual representation of the supports, community interactions, and social determinants that play a role in a patient's health and well-being. Our Care Map feature, piloted at the Hospital for Sick Children, helps parents coordinate care, identifies parental priorities of care, and improves understanding of what it is like to care for a child with medical complexity. Find out more here: https://shorturl.at/sXDK4

Parent-Teacher conference weeks can be stressful on both sides of the table, but all can agree that the students’ best interest should be at the heart of everything we do. We recently connected with Alina Serrano, Clinical Therapy Director for our School Health services, to get some tips on managing school-related stress to help get you through the next few weeks and set you up for success after the holiday break. “Step by step, we do our best” ~Alina https://lnkd.in/dmK_As35

It’s Health Education Week! Let's prioritize our well-being by learning about healthy habits and preventive care. Sedgwick County's Health Department offers a variety of free educational programs, like Healthy Babies for prenatal and parenting families, and a Hypertension Awareness Prevention program for older adults to learn how to manage their blood pressure. Watch the video to learn more about the many different programs and empower yourself and those around you! #HealthEducationWeek

Eye Exams for Young Children? EyeMed, one of the two largest vision insurance companies, has provided timeline guidance for child eye care. Vision insurance is valued by employees. Most employers are offering vision insurance as part of their benefits program - Voluntary coverage is a good place to start. #Vision #EyeCare #VisionInsurance #EmployeeBenefits #EyeMed #Andreini

Occasionally I am struck by how the world I live in is designed for people that can hear well. I want to share my experiences and observations to give greater awareness and hopefully be a catalyst for change. This week I have a few medical appointments. The design of medical facilities and activities are not always D/deaf friendly and can often give rise to social anxiety. To my fellow disabled network, what other systemic design issues arise for you when attending medical appointments? #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledByDesign