Health - Introduction
California State PTA Health CommissionThe Health Commission works to promote effective health education programs in schools and communities that offer children, youth, and families skills to make healthy choices. Through legislative action, the Health Commission advocates for statewide health programs for children, youth, and families. Commission members serve on various statewide committees that address mental health, physical health, and environmental health issues. The Health Commission supports efforts that bring together concerned people, agencies and organizations to address the needs of children, youth, and families and assist them in establishing healthy behaviors. Articles for PTA Newsletters and Web SitesCalifornia Law Mandates Dental Check-UpsTo make sure your child is ready for school, California law now requires that your child have a dental check-up by May 31 of his/her first school year.Find out more about Dental Check-Ups Snack Foods Guideline Recommendations For Schools The Institute of Medicine has issued guidelines that recommend more nutritious snack food and a la carte offerings for schools. They suggest that junk foods like potato chips, doughnuts, chocolate-covered ice cream and sugary drinks should be banned at all school levels.Find out more about Snack Food Guidelines Alternatives to Food as a RewardFood is commonly used to reward students for good behavior. Yet, using food as a reward has many negative consequences.Find out more about Alternatives to Food as a Reward Beyond Zero ToleranceSafety First project works with the California State PTA to distribute educational resources about drugs for parents of teenagers.Find out more about Beyond Zero Tolerance Sun SafetyProtect the skin you are in.Find out more about Sun Safety Tips Health Resources for Parents and SchoolsCalifornia Healthy Kids Resource CenterThis site provides comprehensive collection of materials for teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with preschool through twelfth grade students in school settings and after-school programs.Find out more... The Children’s Environmental Health NetworkThe Children's Environmental Health Network is a national multi-disciplinary organization whose mission is to protect the fetus and the child from environmental health hazards and promote a healthy environment.Find out more... Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe CDC provides extensive on-line resources. This includes a web page to encourage children to develop safe and healthy habits to prevent disease and injury and to promote health now and in the future. You can find fact sheets and activity sheets on a variety of health topics by grade level.Find out more... AWAREThe California Medical Association Foundation has initiated a long-term, statewide effort to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics called, Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education, (AWARE).Find out more... PTA Health ResolutionsYou can find PTA resolutions on health issues under Advocacy at Resolutions
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