September 22, 2011
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Human Capital Blog
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Children need to feel safe at school and the school nurse is considered a “safe zone.” This is because the school nurse is not viewed by the students as directly related to the academic or discipline aspects of the school environment. Therefore scho ...
March 27, 2013
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New Public Health
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According to the AHRQ Innovations Exchange, many adolescents—particularly those in minority and low-income communities—lack access to health information and preventive care, leaving them at risk for untreated physical and mental health issues.
November 2, 2012
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New Public Health
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The use of school-based health services has gained momentum and recognition across the United States as a unique tool in the fight to prevent poor outcomes in both health and education, especially among vulnerable populations. When last surveyed in ...
March 20, 2012
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New Public Health
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Recent controversy and discussion has ensued over the “R” rating for Bully. The rating, given to Bully because of strong language in the movie, requires kids under 13 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to see the film, or to get a parent’s pe ...