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PA Health Alert Network Users Should Register for New Platform by August 28
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that its Pennsylvania Health Alert Network (PA-HAN) is moving to a new platform on Tuesday, September 8.
PA Key’s August Health Trend is Foodborne Illnesses in Wake of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
In the wake of the national cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Americans this summer, The Pennsylvania Key’s August health trend is preventing food poisoning.
Child Mind Institute Provides Back-to-School Tips for Students at Varying Levels
The Child Mind Institute has put together some resources and suggested some strategies for a successful return to school.
PA DCNR Unveils New Planning Tools, Updated Accessible Recreation Website
The state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced new planning tools, communication boards, and updates to its accessible recreation website pages to help visitors to plan trips to the state’s public lands.
Pennie Open Enrollment Season Will Begin in November
Pennie announced that its open enrollment season for the upcoming year will begin on Sunday, November 1 and run through Friday, January 15.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of August Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of August books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.
Child Mind Institute Resources Discuss Negative Impacts of ‘Looksmaxxing’
In a new set of resources, the Child Mind Institute discusses why extreme self-improvement routines - often referred to as “looksmaxxing” - can have a negative impact on boys’ self-esteem and mental health.
Caregivers Should Proceed with MMR Vaccination for Children, Allegheny County Health Dept. Says
The Allegheny County Health Department recommends that caregivers do not delay their child’s vaccinations for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).
Podcast Discusses How Caregivers Can “Future Proof” Their Children
In a new episode of the Thriving Kids podcast, Dave Anderson, PhD, senior psychologist and vice president of public engagement and education for the Child Mind Institute, discusses the concept of “future proofing” children with Lisa Damour, PhD, a psychologist and best-selling author.