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Concussion and Traumatic Brian Injury Risks
Familiarize yourself and child(ren) with the nature and risk of concussion and traumatic brain injury while participating in interscholastic athletics, including the risks associated with continuing to compete after a concussion or traumatic brain injury by reviewing the information found here.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Symptoms and Warning Signs
Review and understand the symptoms and warning signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SAC) found here.
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Heads Up Online Training Course
Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a free, online course available to coaches, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. Once you complete the training and quiz, you can print out a certificate, making it easy to show your league or school you are ready for the season.
Take the training!
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Get involved with the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley!
Promoting a healthy sports environment is also about having our youth involved in their community.
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Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Children
All youths participating in sports need to stay hydrated before, during and after exercising but how do we know if these drinks are necessary to stay hydrated?
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10 Simple Steps to Promote a Healthy Environment for Youth Sports
Communicating and promoting this support between parents, coaches and
students can help foster mutual respect and appreciation.
See the 10 simple steps!
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Healthy, Quick Meals for Families on the Go
See some "ingredients" to help us incorporate healthy approaches, attitudes and foods into a busy lifestyle!
See the "ingredients!"
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Tips on Keeping Kids Healthy
Flu Vaccinations: Discuss the flu vaccine, and where and when it is offered, with your doctor. There are many locations in Lehigh Valley that administer the vaccine. Google flu vaccinations in the Lehigh Valley for a complete list.
Read more.
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Stay Safe in the Heat
Tips on Preventing, Recognizing and Protecting our Children from Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion and Heat Cramps
Read more.
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Helping Kids Stay Safe from Sports Injuries
Preventing sports injuries is a priority for all of us; our children, our teams and our youth organization.
Read more.
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A Community Health Promotion and Education Handout by Rosemarie C. Lister, MPH
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Concussion Information
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.
Lightning Policy
The NYAA Lightning Policy Chain of Command / Responsibility for Removing Athletes can be viewed here.
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