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Answers4Families offers support and information services for Nebraska's school nurses under a contract with the School Nursing Program in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Health.

Events

Nebraska Council for Exceptional Children presents: Be Inspired
09/10/2010 - 6:00pm
TESH: Cancer and Adolescent
09/14/2010 - 3:30pm
Heartland Juvenile Services Association Conference
09/20/2010 - 7:30am
Roots and Wings: Promoting Strong Foundations for Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
10/01/2010 - 2:00pm
S.E.E.D.S of Understanding
10/14/2010 - 6:00pm
Health at Every Size: A New Way to Understand Weight
10/29/2010 - 8:30am
Tri-State Regional Special Education Law Conference
11/04/2010 - 8:00am

Guidebooks

Guidance for HIV/AIDS for Nebraska Public Schools
School Nurse Guidelines
Lamplighter Vol 8 No.1 January, 2007
Lamplighter Winter 2006

Nebraska Family Helpline
Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy Holiday
Additional Flu Resources for School Leaders Seeking Guidance
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services H1N1 Flu Updates

Health Conditions

Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the US, 2007
Attack on Asthma
Centers for Disease Control Adds New Features to Pediatric Growth Chart Web Pages
Abuse and Neglect
New Pediatric Growth Charts Includes BMI
"The Puzzle of Autism"
AsthmaBusters
Asthma Action Plan
Saving Lives in Schools and Sports
Kids Health
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Infection Control

Nebraska's Money Follows the Person Project
Immunization Information
Pandemic Flu Model Plan—Planning Tool for Schools
2009-2010 School Immunization Summary (Spanish)
Universal Precautions
Flu and The Common Cold
Pediculosis in the School Community A Position Statement
The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy
National MRSA Education Initative
[More 'Infection Control' articles]

Lamplighter Newsletter

Medical Emergencies

Pediatricians: 'Don't use Syrup of Ipecac'
Board of Education Wants Anaphylaxis Protocol for Schools
EpiPens® at Schools
High Temperatures, Humidity Don't Mix
Summer Brings Greater Chance of Poisoning
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Teenage girls are also abusing steroids
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NSNA Newsletter

February 2009
October/November 2008
April 2009
August/September 2008

School Health Promotion

School Nurses in a New Age
Information from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
ARF Movement
Helping Children Cope with War
Schools Instill Healthier Habits in Youth
Helping your Overweight Child
Attack on Asthma Nebraska
Special Report for School Nurses
Nebraska Cardiovascular Health program
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS)

Share and Connect

TUNE Project Inspires Music and Healthy Choices
The New Nebraska Family Helpline
Take Flight Farms
Homer's Heroes: It's Time to Play Ball!
Nutrition Made Easy at Hy-Vee
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Tools

Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community
CDC Parent Portal
Access Nebraska
Pediatric Growth Charts Include BMI
Free CEU for Nurses
20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors in Children
IFSPWeb (Individual Family Service Plan)
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News Articles

Safety Tips for Using Insect Repellents
Asthma Emergency Plan
What Does Poison Control Do?
Thanksgiving Tips
Influenza Update
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