[MaineSchoolNurse] School Health Updates December 2024 from Maine DOE

[Diaz, Tammy]

Good morning,

Hope you are all well. Be sure to check out this month's events & updates, as many great offerings are listed. We wanted to bring special attention to the Silver Diamine Flouride announcement as registration closes on December 20th and the Maine AAP webinar titled Cannabis Use in Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tOsTGUR2Td-VtTXNFK7aqg#/registration> happening tonight, December 17th, 6:30-7:30PM. See the attached notice for more information.

School Health Updates December 2024 from Maine DOE
Highlights from the Field

Maine Department of Education Staff Contribute to Journal of School Nursing<https://mainedoenews.net/2024/12/02/maine-doe-staff-contribute-to-journal-of-school-nursing/>

A shout out of gratitude to School Nurse Heather White! While she was doing vision screenings this year, one of her students presented with a total loss of vision in one eye.  The other eye was 20/20, and with both eyes was 20/25. This student had never presented with any eye issues prior, nor did the teacher notice any difficulties in class.  Heather sent the referral home, spoke to mom, and she set up an eye appointment. The diagnosis was related to a genetic condition. The eye doctor said it was incredible that this was detected at school and that the child may have lost total vision had they not been doing school screenings. The child now has a plan for correction.


Invitation

All School Employees & Well-Being Champions are invited to register to attend the 2025 Maine School Winter Wellness Summit:  Nourishing the Body, Mind, and Soul. January 30 & 31, 2025 at the Samoset Resort, Rockport (Anticipated location). The summit will address the six dimensions of wellness from the National Wellness Institutes:  Physical-Emotional-Mental-Social-spiritual and Occupational Health. Attendees will learn about the benefits of healthy eating including the positive impact on mental health and all aspects of health. Attendees can earn 13.5 contact hours for attending educational sessions.
Winter Wellness Summit Registration<https://me.accessgov.com/doe-events/Forms/Page/me-doe-events/event-registration?eventId=BA1F96C430>  ----  Winter Wellness Summit DRAFT Agenda<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zsFrpHFrcAYvu9k2TLeEJXmEARCngx5B/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114453684604377224005&rtpof=true&sd=true> featuring Motivational and Inspiring Keynote Presenters!! See Flyer Attached for more information.
Sign up, bring a colleague, and please pass along.

Join the APHA Keep It Moving 2025 Challenge in the months leading up to National Public Health Week<https://www.hekahealth.com/apha25>

Maine Needs was founded on the belief that the things you donate should reach the people that need them most, at no cost. Since 2020, they’ve distributed more than 906,000 essential items and filled more than 34,000 requests. Check out this community resource!
https://www.maineneeds.org/

Exciting Pilot Program Opportunity: Silver Diamine Fluoride Application
We are excited to announce a new pilot program funded by a grant received by the School Oral Committee. This program allows students to receive Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) applications. SDF is a liquid that can help prevent cavities from growing, particularly in children. Three reasons to consider being part of this pilot: SDF prevents severe tooth decay, provides more comprehensive care, and addresses gaps in access to dental care.

The Maine Association of School Nurses (MASN) and the School Oral Health Program (SOHP) are collaborating to bring this initiative to our School Nurses. We are seeking enthusiastic school nurses to participate in this initiative. Selected nurses will receive online and in-person training to prepare them for the program. Reimbursement of up to $5,000 is available to participating nurses to cover training time!
If you're interested in joining this exciting opportunity or if you want more information, please provide your contact information here by December 20th: LINK TO SIGN UP<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QDLYYWJ>

Announcements

*Notice: NO Office Hours in January ❄⛄
The next Office Hours session with Emily/DOE will be held Wednesday, Feb 5th 3:30-4:30. If you are not already registered, you can register for the series through the following link: School Nurse Office Hours<https://www.maine.gov/doe/calendar#calendar-6c6f22e1-033b-47cd-8ea3-0906acf8c9e4-event-llo8d0qu-1733344200-1738787400>

Last chance for Four FREE at-home COVID-19 Tests per address through U.S DHHS:
Order your FREE At Home COVID-19 Tests<https://covidtests.gov/>
<https://covidtests.gov/>This offer closes at the end of December 2024.

MaineCare is Changing How Children's Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines are Covered!<https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/member-resources/mainecare-changing-how-childrens-flu-and-covid-19-vaccines-are-covered-2024-12-12>: Starting January 1, 2025, MaineCare members aged 18 and under, will need to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at their provider’s office. These vaccines will still be free for MaineCare members as they will be covered by the Vaccine for Children Program. The current program covering flu and COVID-19 vaccines (The Third Amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness, PREP) expires on December 31, 2024. The Vaccine for Children Program will only cover these vaccines if MaineCare members get them at their provider's office. If you have any questions, please call the MaineCare Pharmacy Help Desk at 1-866-796-2463.

U.S. CDC: First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United States -
November 26, 2024 - Advisory (PDF)<https://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/attach.php?id=13129807&an=1>
Maine Immunization Program Weekly Update<https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MEHHS-3c5b5da?wgt_ref=MEHHS_WIDGET_7>
<https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MEHHS-3c5b5da?wgt_ref=MEHHS_WIDGET_7>
Webinars and Upcoming Trainings

Maine AAP, MPHA, MMA, and NEPHTC, are hosting a webinar titled Cannabis Use in Adolescence: What Parents Need to Know. Speakers include experts on pediatric psychiatry and mental health, social work, education, and a youth speaker. Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tOsTGUR2Td-VtTXNFK7aqg#/registration>.  See the attached notice for more information.
December 17th, 6:30-7:30PM

Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Monthly Learning Series: Oral Health
January 7th, 2025 @ 3:30pm
Register here.<https://mainestate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O9c9wzVwRl64RNthIIj60w#/registration>

Maine DOE and Maine American Academy of Pediatrics Webinar Series
Keep Calm and Coregulate: A Trauma-Informed Response to Behaviors by Dr. Gretchen Pianka.
January 7th, 2025 @ 3:30pm
Register here.<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SchoolHealthSeries>

Maine Pediatric Behavioral Health Partnership will be offering an ECHO Session webinar on Gender and Sexuality with Dr. Brandy Brown.
Wednesday, January 8th, 2024, at noon
To register<https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/88f82c08026346e4bd84a853dcc1559b> or for more information, visit: www.bhpartnersforme.org<http://www.bhpartnersforme.org/>

ME SUD Learning Community Adolescent and Young Adult ECHO: Adolescent Specific Care and Addressing SUD Prevention and Treatment, held the second Wednesday of the month through May 2025. Free CME available.
Next offering: January 8, 2024, 12N - 1P
Register here<https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17208157062218ZKA3MDJQ5>

National Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Virtual Summit, The First 1,000 Days: Family, Kin, and Foster Caregivers on the Paths to Recovery. Join the Brazelton Touchpoints Center (BTC) for its fourth annual National Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Virtual Summit.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
For registration: National Substance Use Disorder Summit 2025 - Learn with Us | Brazelton Touchpoints Center<https://learn.brazeltontouchpoints.org/catalog/national-substance-use-disorder-summit-2025/>

Highlighting the Value of Partnering with Families to Positively Impact Systems Change at the Augusta Civic Center.  The summit is a partnership with Maine CDC, Maine Parent Federation and Maine State Parent Ambassadors.
March 26, 2025, 9:00 am- 2:30pm)
For registration: https://www.mpf.org/event/elevating-family-voice-summit/.


Have families that need additional support? The Community Care Referral Form<https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/equity/community-care-referrals.shtml> helps connect people throughout Maine with community organizations to meet social service needs, including cultural and linguistic-specific needs.

School Health Services Webpage<https://www.maine.gov/doe/index.php/schools/safeschools/healthed/nurseresources/guidelines>

We strive to fill the School Health Services Webpage<https://www.maine.gov/doe/index.php/schools/safeschools/healthed/nurseresources/guidelines> with all you need for your school nursing practice. If you find it is difficult to navigate, is missing information, has broken links, or have suggestions, reach out to Lori Huot @ lori.huot at maine.gov<mailto:lori.huot at maine.gov>. If you are unable to locate needed resources or guidance, reach out to your Regional School Nurse Liaison.

Take care, everyone!

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Tammy Diaz, MPH, RN, NCSN (she/her)
School Nurse Specialist - Coordinated School Health
Office of School and Student Supports
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0023
Email: tammy.diaz at maine.gov<mailto:tammy.diaz at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-446-8213
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