School Health Services Update: March 6th, 2019
Dear Colleagues, NASN’s Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice ( https://www.nasn.org/nasn/nasn-resources/professional-topics/framework) provides structure and focus for the key principles and components of current day, evidence-based school nursing practice. Central to the Framework is student-centered nursing care that occurs in collaboration with the students’ family and school community. Surrounding the students, family, and school community […]
School Health Services Update: February 13th, 2019
Dear Colleagues, With permission, I am attaching a letter that Pam Vaughn, RN, BSN, School Nurse at the Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, recently received from a grateful student. It’s the reason why we do what we do every day! While Pam is not alone, I’m sure in receiving a note of appreciation from a […]
School Health Services Update: September 26, 2018
Dear Colleagues, Fall has begun and the school year is in full swing! I’m sure your office is humming with activity and lots of programming occurring! This Email UPDATE for School Health Faculty is full of programs and resources to help you stay current in your practice! Regional meetings will be starting again soon, and […]
School Health Services Update: August 24, 2018
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the beginning of a new school year! Like the children and adolescents we serve, I hope you have come back refreshed, renewed and excited for the many opportunities to improve the health and safety of our students! There is much happening across the state….the email below is filled with important updates, […]
April 23, 2018
Dear Colleagues, For those of you had off last week, welcome back and sorry there wasn’t more Spring-like weather for those that remained local! Hopefully, the warmer weather is here to stay! And we hope you managed to get some sun and fun! I want to thank Maureen Richichi, MS, RN, School Nurse at […]
2018 Childhood Immunization Schedule
This message is from Dr. Susan M. Lett, Medical Director, MDPH Immunization Program. Please share this advisory with all pertinent colleagues and staff within your practice or institution. Dear Colleagues, The 2018 Immunization Schedule for those 0-18 years has been published. The changes in the schedule are discussed in the MMWR from February 9, 2018 […]
September 11, 2017
Dear Colleagues, Last week MDPH launched our latest public information campaign, Stop Addiction Before It Starts, to encourage parents to talk early and often with their children about the dangers of misusing prescription pain medications. We want parents to know just how strong their influence is when it comes to helping their kids understand the dangers […]
February 15, 2017
Dear Colleagues, Many of you will be getting some time away next week during school February vacation week! Hope you find it restful and reflective in the midst of our snowy winter! Some of you may even have the option to retreat to sunnier climates! Whatever you do, enjoy! Lots of information in the updates […]
January 18, 2017
Dear Colleagues, We continue to provide SBIRT in Schools trainings to districts across the state! Please continue to check the BU SHIELD website at www.shield-bu.org for an Introductory Program in your area! In addition, Implementation Essentials workshops are being provided locally at a district’s request by requesting a training at: http://www.masbirt.org/training-request And please check the […]
January 10, 2017
Dear Colleagues, Hope you are staying warm and dry from the winter weather! We look forward to seeing you (or a representative of your school district nursing staff) at the upcoming Regional Meetings! The winter meetings for each Region are scheduled over the next few weeks and we hope as many of you as possible […]