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Registration for the 2023 Fall Safety and Wellness Conference is now open!! We are excited for an amazing lineup of speakers.

Our keynote, Cara Filler, is DRIVEN to Inspire. She is a compelling author, entrepreneur, and traffic safety specialist who has shared her moving presentation with more than 2,000,000 people in 5 countries. Drawing from an immense personal tragedy in her own life, Cara’s inspiring presentation focuses on dealing with peer pressure, traffic safety, and making everyday choices count. Why? Because it could just save a life!

·    Date: September 21, 2023

·    Location: Gering Civic Center

·    Registration: 8:30 am

·    Conference: 9 am - 3:30 pm



Registration for the conference is here. 

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If your organization is interested in exhibiting or having a booth at the conference, please review the PDF for additional details or email Nicole at nberosek@pphd.ne.gov. 

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How to Help Your Child Succeed at School

Below are a few guidelines for making sure your children start on the right foot and keep enthusiasm and momentum high throughout the school year. 

DO:

• Focus on the process, not the product.
• Encourage kids to self-advocate.
• Keep a long-term perspective.
• Maintain a healthy sleep schedule.
• Love the Child you have, not the child you wish you had.

DON'T:

• Overschedule.
• Worship grades.
• Encourage helplessness.
• Compare kids to one another.
• Love kids based on their performance.

Remember that parenting and education are both long-haul endeavors, and improvements don't happen on a daily basis. But, remember that talking with your child about school should be part of your family's daily routine and can help the child adjust.

Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/smarterliving/help-your-child-succeed-at-school; https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/how-to-get-your-child-ready-for-the-first-day-of-kindergarten

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August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines throughout your life. You have the power to protect yourself and your family against serious diseases through on-time vaccination.

As your children head back to school this fall, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist. August is also a key time to make sure you are up to date on all the vaccines you need to stay healthy.

Is your organization or school interested in offering COVID-19 vaccinations or flu shots? If so, please reach out. We can help coordinate these important immunizations.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/sample-newsletter-content.html

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The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) states breastfeeding is one of the best investments for saving lives and improving the health, social and economic development of individuals and nations. Also, breastfeeding significantly improves the health, survival, and wellbeing of infants, children, and their mothers.

Breastfeeding babies have:

• Stronger immune systems
• Fewer colds and respiratory illnesses
• Fewer ear infections
• Fewer cases of bacterial meningitis
• Better vision
• Lower rates of infant mortality
• Lower rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Less illness overall and less hospitalization
• Parents have up to six times less absenteeism from work

Help us encourage mothers to breastfeed.

Sources: https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/#; https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/15274-the-benefits-of-breastfeeding-for-baby--for-mom

Schedule your onsite flu shot clinic NOW for events in October.

We are also excited to welcome our two new PPHD Public Health Nurses, Alexandra (Ali) Powell and Cynthia Garza.

Ali holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center- College of Nursing. She provides immunizations, health screenings, disease investigation, and is a Fit Testing and CPR trainer in addition to several other public health services and resources.

Cynthia is a Bilingual Public Health Nurse and Community Health Worker. She holds a License in Practical Nursing and nearly 10 years of experience in various nursing functions and community health. At PPHD, she administers immunizations, health screenings, disease investigation, and is a Fit Testing and CPR trainer.

Contact Nicole Berosek at nberosek@pphd.ne.gov to schedule and onsite event.