According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the recommended national standard should be one full-time school nurse per school.
Here in Irvine, there are only 21 FTE (full-time equivalent) school nurses to cover 43 schools. That’s a problem, especially in the middle of a global pandemic.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics strongly advocates reopening America’s schools with in-person, traditional classroom learning…if it can be done safely.
But, can it be done safely? Pediatricians, school nurses, teachers, parents and community members have been struggling with the practical difficulties ensuring a safe return to school for everyone. One thing is clear: No matter what reopening plans emerge, we must have our essential school health workers — School Nurses — in the lead.
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Irvine is home to UCI, one of the most prestigious medical and scientific research universities in the world. It’s also a hub for major, cutting-edge medical and scientific organizations.
After 3 long months, every Irvine resident should be asking the same questions I am: Why didn’t the City partner with UCI? Why does Irvine still have no plan in place for COVID-19 testing, tracing, isolating, and treating?
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School nurses are specially trained and certified. They understand and educate others about childhood development; they promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case-management services; and actively collaborate with physicians.
As students head back to the classroom, school nurses will be key in keeping our kids safe.
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As a longtime Irvine resident, a mother, a grandmother, a physician, and a professor at the UCI School of Medicine, I have been struck by the lack of planning by Mayor Shea and the City Council in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the vast number of medical and scientific resources here in Irvine, why didn’t the City protect its citizens by setting up a testing program in February, March, April, or May?
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What is essential right now is for each of us to do our very best to comply with the “Stay-at-Home” guidelines that have been put in place throughout California to protect our families and our communities.
As a physician, there are a few things I want you to know. Your doctors are receiving daily communications from federal and state health agencies on how best to manage the pandemic to protect our patients and their families.
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Drowning can happen to any family at any time of the year.
It’s the No. 1 cause of death among children 1-4 years and the second leading cause of death among teens.
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It’s that time of year again. Drowning can happen to any family. It’s the No. 1 cause of death among children 1-4 years and the second leading cause of death among teens.
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Last year, I provided statistics on gun violence. Since that time, the number of gun deaths has risen dramatically. In fact, 39,773 Americans died from gun violence in 2017. That’s 3,521 more Americans died as a result of gun violence in 2017 than in 2015.
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Two years ago, at my granddaughter’s middle school, a student sustained a cardiac arrest. His...
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