April 7, 2026
National Public Health Week (April 6–12, 2026) recognizes the power of public health actions and public health workers in building stronger and healthier communities. School nurses are essential to this work—advancing prevention, promoting wellness, and supporting population health every day in schools. Explore NASN’s…
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FARE’s National Indicator Report on Food Allergy highlights the growing prevalence, workforce shortages, economic burden, and persistent treatment gaps that impact individuals and communities. In schools, these challenges directly affect student health and safety, placing school nurses at the forefront of prevention and emergency response.
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Congratulations to past MOSHAPE President and past SHAPE America Central District President Tari Garner on being selected as SHAPE America’s President-Elect during #SHAPEKC
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DHSS, DPS, DESE and DMH issue joint warning following statewide detections in wastewater JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Department of Public Safety (DPS), Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (…
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According to the Medical Xpress, Artificial intelligence already affects many areas of daily life, including the lives of young children. Many families give screens to children younger than two, and AI-generated content is increasing on the popular YouTube Kids channel — and it plays automatically. Read more here!
Read More [+]March 28, 2026
According to the 74, If your child were sick and there might be a cure, wouldn’t you want to try it? It may be flu season, but there is another contagion lurking in our schools’ halls. While this illness has no vaccine, injecting kindness back into schools may offer…
Read More [+]March 28, 2026
According to PBS, A federal judge recently temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee. Read more here!
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Many teens turn to energy drinks, coffee, or supplements to stay alert—but excessive caffeine can be harmful to developing bodies and brains. A new NASN School Nurse article by Wendy Donald (2026) examines energy drink use in detail to help school staff,…
Read More [+]March 28, 2026
According to SHAPE America, by the time spring break arrives, both students and teachers are running on fumes and desperately need a reset. The challenge is figuring out how to keep kids moving, engaged, and motivated while still covering the curriculum. Fortunately, a little movement and novelty can work…
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According to SHAPE America, this article from the March/April issue of American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) examined how body mass index (BMI), chronic health conditions, and sociodemographic factors influence depression among U.S. adults with disabilities. Health education interventions must integrate obesity management, chronic health…
Read More [+]We’ve seen rapid expansion of our after-school activities, [and an] increased [number of] students meeting their healthy fitness zones.
