One of the main goals of parents whose kids have asthma is avoiding trips to the emergency room (ER) for breathing problems. It’s not surprising considering uncontrolled asthma sends 1 out of 3 children with asthma to the ER every year, according to the Pediatric Asthma Initiative. If you and your child take asthma seriously […]
Clearing the Air on the Dangers Behind Secondhand Smoke for Kids with Asthma
You’ve probably heard that secondhand smoke is just as dangerous as smoking the cigarette yourself. But studies now show the smoke from a burning end of a cigarette may contain more harmful substances than the smoke inhaled by the smoker. Worse yet, for children with asthma, it can be even more detrimental to their health. […]
5 nurses tapped for Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership Program
Five nurses from School Health Services were among the 51 individuals selected from applicants across the United States to participate in the Johnson & Johnson School Health Leadership program, a 2-year fellowship program designed to train school nurses and school or public health administrators in leadership, project management and community health techniques.
