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School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) |
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The
School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS)
is a national survey periodically conducted to
assess school health policies and practices at
the state, district, school, and classroom
levels. Go to
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/shpps/index.htm
to access comprehensive report, fact sheets and
sate level report cards.
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SHPPS Podcasts Available |
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The
Division Adolescent School Health (DASH) is
pleased to announce the release of 4 podcasts
describing results of the School Health Policies
and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2006. Each podcast
focuses on a different topic: study overview,
physical education and physical activity,
healthy eating, and tobacco-use prevention. A
link to all 4 podcasts is provided on the SHPPS
web page:
www.cdc.gov/shpps.
Just click on the spotlight in the upper
right-hand corner. Alternatively, links to the
individual podcasts are provided below:
Overview:
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=10048
Physical Education and Physical Activity:
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=10043
Healthy Eating:
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=10045
Tobacco:
http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=10047
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Free Reflective Zipper Pulls Are Available For
Those Children Participating In The
International Walk to School Month |
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October is International Walk to School month to
request a free zipper pull for your walking
program participants contact Angela Olson Safe
Routes to School Coordinator
angela.olson@state.sd.us
by Monday October 20th, 2008. There is a limited
supply left, first come first serve. Include the
amount of zipper pulls you will need and your
mailing address. Please visit the iwalk
International in the USA site at
http://www.walktoschool-usa.org/ and
on the SD Schools Walk site
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/schoolhealth/sdwalks/index.asp.
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Mileage Club Incentives |
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Teachers, after school program coordinators and
youth organization leaders can register for the
South Dakota Schools Walk program and the
accompanying “Mileage Club Incentive Packet” to
promote walking to and/or at school go to
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/schoolhealth/
and register.
It's not too late. |
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Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS) -
Health KiCC |
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Better Health for Kids with Chronic
Conditions
CSHS - Health KiCC is a program, funded through
federal and state monies, that provides
financial assistance for medical appointments,
procedures, treatments, medications and travel
reimbursement for children with certain chronic
health conditions. Care coordination services
are also available upon request.
To be eligible for CSHS-Health KiCC, a child
must:
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Be a resident of South Dakota
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Be under 21 years of age
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Have a chronic medical condition covered by
CSHS-Health KiCC
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Meet financial guidelines (up to 250% of
federal poverty guidelines)
You can review coverable conditions and the
income guidelines on our website:
http://doh.sd.gov/FamilyHealth/child.aspx.
CSHS - Health KiCC covers 100% of eligible
covered expenses. If you are eligible, the
program will cover the entire cost of the
coverable services after other 3rd party sources
are billed. Assistance is limited to $20,000.00
per fiscal year.
Care coordinators available based on your
request/need
At your request, a care coordinator can assist
you in explaining the services your child may
need. This could include things like connecting
to other resources; identifying the best options
for your particular situation or needs; and
helping to prepare your child for transitions at
daycare, school and into adulthood.
If you have questions or would like to receive
application materials, please call
1-800-305-3064 or email:
dohcshshealthkicc@state.sd.us. |
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