Journal of School Health articles from December 2003

Journal of School Health archives from December 2003

A tribute to Lloyd Kolbe.(Editorial)(Editorial)
December 1, 2003... On August 15, 2003, Lloyd Kolbe marked a milestone in his 30-year career as an advocate for child and adolescent health when he ended 18 years as Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Adolescent and School...

Elementary school secretaries' experiences and perceptions of administering prescription medication.(Articles)
December 1, 2003... Children attending school often require prescription medication either as part of an acute illness (episodic care) or for chronic illnesses (long-term basis). A study of stimulant medication at two Virginia school districts found that between...

A sport-based intervention for preventing alcohol use and promoting physical activity among adolescents.(Research Papers)
December 1, 2003... Health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality are often established during youth, are interrelated, and are preventable. (2) Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) data for 2001 indicated that...

Physicians as educators in adolescent sexuality education.(Commentaries)
December 1, 2003... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified risky sexual behavior as one of six health behaviors most associated with mortality, morbidity, and social problems among youth. (1) In 2001, nearly 46% of youth in the United...

I am a Shining Star!(Teaching Techniques)
December 1, 2003... Topic Mental and Emotional Health--affirmations to build self-esteem. Strategy To a large extent self-esteem is a self-imposed, self-fulfilling prophecy that strongly influences one's sense of mental well-being. Youth culture...

A community collaborative partnership for the Chicago Public Schools.(Health Service Applications)
December 1, 2003... Creating healthier communities and overcoming complex social problems requires collaborative solutions that bring communities and institutions together as equal partners and build on the assets, strengths, and capacities of each. (1)...