March 2012 [PDF, 52KB]
This issue celebrates National Nutrition Month® and offers information on how programs can prepare for National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Also, get information on the health benefits of outdoor play and learn which health observances are celebrated in March, April, and May.
January 2012 [PDF, 44KB]
Discover activities to keep children moving during the cold winter months and learn how to get involved in the Let's Move! Child Care State Challenge. Explore a new educational program designed to help families and caregivers prevent accidental medication poisoning in young children, as well as a new recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics about not using blankets in infant's cribs. Check out the health observances for January, February, and March.
November 2011 [PDF, 32KB]
This edition announces a series of webinars designed to improve children’s health by strengthening local and state partnerships. It includes information on the Asthma Pilot Project which was developed to highlight best practices for conducting outreach and delivering messages related to second-hand smoke and other environmental asthma triggers. New resources also include an extensive list of websites and tools compiled by Project LAUNCH to address parental depression. National health observances for November and December are included.
September 2011 [PDF, 30KB]
Read about President Obama's dedication of September as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and discover new strategies and resources provided through the Let’s Move! Child Care Initiative. This edition also highlights the importance of fiber for young children and the upcoming Office of Head Start 1st National Birth to Five Leadership Institute.
July 2011 [PDF, 28KB]
This issue highlights the new MyPlate icon that will be used to promote healthy nutrition. It also features a report on food insecurity in households with children and offers information on how to help children maintain a healthy weight.
May 2011 [PDF, 29KB]
This edition of the Health Services Newsletter includes information about new crib standards and highlights an updated version of A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby that has been redesigned for American Indian and Alaska Native families. This newsletter also addresses the dangers of heatstroke and the importance of monitoring children inside and outside of vehicles.
March 2011 [PDF, 96KB]
This issue announces March as National Nutrition Month. It also features new recommendations for emergency preparedness, videos offering tips to increase children's physical activity, information about mobile and portable dental services, and health observances for March and April.
January 2011 [PDF, 48KB]
The January issue features a medication administration training resource, a garden-themed nutrition kit from the USDA, updates to child passenger safety regulations, and an overview of the Health Orientation Guide webcasts and health observances for January and February.
November 2010 [PDF, 26KB]
The November 2010 Head Start Health Services Newsletter focuses on disaster planning, tobacco myths and seasonal flu. There is also a list of the National Health Observances for November.
September 2010 [PDF, 30KB]
This issue discusses the importance of vision screenings and provides links to the Prevent Blindness America partnership with the Office of Head Start (OHS). It also features an article on the rise in whooping cough outbreaks and the importance of prevention and early detection. An EPA alert regarding the alarming increase in bedbugs, along with 10 tips for detecting and getting rid of these pesky bugs is also highlighted in this edition.
March 2010 [PDF, 33KB]
This issue explores research on using technology, cell phones and text messaging, to support mothers and babies. It also discusses a new policy report on protecting children from exposure to lead. The new Emergency Preparedness Manual also is highlighted in this edition.
September 2009 [PDF, 110KB]
This issue explores research on urban air pollutants and how they may decrease a child’s intelligence quotient (IQ) when exposed in utero. This month’s newsletter outlines the benefits of healthy eating and offers suggestions on how to prepare for flu prevention. Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds families to make sure that children are vaccinated before the beginning of the school year and the United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA) introduces the Two-Bite Club to encourage children to try new foods.
July 2009 [PDF, 20KB]
This newsletter explores the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) report on health conditions, use of services, and progress toward their strategic plan. This month's issue provides tips for staying safe during the summer, offers updated Early and Periodic Screening and Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT) state schedules, and lists resources for families who are homeless. This issue also highlights the Get Ready campaign which promotes flu prevention.
May 2009 [PDF, 30KB]
This issue highlights research from the National Institutes of Health about “Brown Fat” playing a role in weight control. The topics of the month include asthma awareness, first aid, tips on healthy swimming and how to avoid secondhand smoke. This newsletter also includes important information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how to control the spread of pandemic flu.
April 2009 [PDF, 22KB]
This newsletter includes a study released by the Journal of Pediatrics that links preterm birth with autism. This issue also offers guidance on how to maintain a healthy diet during pregnancy, and highlights April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Further information was also provided on how to prevent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in schools and includes the 2009-2010 income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
March 2009 [PDF, 27KB]
The American Academy of Pediatrics reported the effects of thirdhand smoke and its impact on children’s health in this issue. Additionally, an online tool for parents and caregivers offer recommendations for a healthy diet and physical activity for two- to five-year-old preschoolers. This newsletter highlights announcements from federal agencies on the Summer Food Service Program and the Play it Safe campaign and provides information on how to reduce the risk of exposing children to pesticide poisoning. This issue also highlights the Importance of Oral Health webcast which is now available on-demand.
