Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of School and Adolescent Health is to improve the health of all students and adolescents in New Mexico.
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on our programs, projects, the “Head to Toe” conference, and technical assistance, please contact us.
Conferences and Workshops
HEAD TO TOE CONFERENCE
The annual Head to Toe Conference provides a unique opportunity for promoting coordinated school health, sharing experiences and knowledge about school health issues and networking with others throughout New Mexico. Attendees (approximately 800) include school nurses, counselors, social workers, administrators, school-based health center staff, community members and youth. For more information on the Head to Toe Conference click here.
REGIONAL SCHOOL HEALTH UPDATES
On the DOH Regional level, OSAH staff provides trainings for school health workers and public staff. These trainings give opportunities for networking, integrating behavioral health and primary care training as well as targeting training to the local populations. Contact the SHA from your region for training information. See Staff Directory
2011 Resource Material
Region 4 School Health Update September 28, 2011
Handout Asthma Action Plan
Powerpoint Asthma and The School Age Child: Michelle Harkins, MD, UNM Project ECHO
Powerpoint Health Education Standards and Meeting the Benchmarks Rebecca Trujillo, RN and Carol Larez, RN
Presentation by Dr. Freedle on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
2010 Resource Material
Region 2 School Health Update September 17, 2010
Powerpoint Food Allergies and Food Sensitivities - Kim Schalch, MS, RD, LD
Brochure NM Public Health Association
Powerpoint Overview of Asthma Management: From Paper to Practice - Adda Garcia-McDonald, BSed, RRT, AE-C, Lead AE-C; Gerri Rivers, AE-C, Co-Founder; Romelia Rodriquez Walters, AE-C, Co-Founder
Powerpoint Region 2 POD Site Orientation
Powerpoint Region 2 Public Health Update for School Nurses - Carole Kirby, RN; Christopher Novak, MD, MPH
For more information about workshops, training, and conferences please contact our Office.
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