Nursing Resources
Lice
HeadLice.Org
The National Pediculosis Association®, Inc. (NPA) is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer organization, including scientific advisors dedicated to protecting children and their environment from the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter pesticide treatments for lice and scabies.
The National Pediculosis Association®, Inc. (NPA) is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer organization, including scientific advisors dedicated to protecting children and their environment from the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter pesticide treatments for lice and scabies.
Type 1 Diabetes
This type 1 diabetes information provides parents and guardians of incoming elementary school students and students entering grade six, beginning with the 2025-2026 School Year. Type 1 diabetes in children is an autoimmune disease that can be fatal if untreated, and the guidance provided in this information sheet is intended to raise awareness about this disease.
Ticks
Tick(s) removed from your child in school will be placed in a plastic bag and sent home with them. If you wish to have the tick(s) that were removed from your child tested for tick-borne diseases, information on this process can be found on the Tick Research Lab of Pennsylvania website.
Additional Resources
Answers for Health-Related Questions from Kids
Little ones sure can leave you with big questions. From colds to nutrition, safety to development, get the answers you need for the ones you love at VeryWell
Children's Health Information
Nemours KidsHealth is the most-viewed site for dependable information on children's health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. If you're looking for information you can trust about kids and teens that's free of "doctor speak", please visit KidsHealth Organization.
School Health
The School Health Program is the oldest program of public health services in Pennsylvania, with responsibilities predating 1895. The program serves all children of school age attending public, private and non-public schools in Pennsylvania and is responsible for providing technical assistance, training and coordination of programs and services to schools, parents and the community at large regarding school health programs and services. Visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health for more information.