Health Annotations by Katia Luna Gallardo

Personal Health and Wellness

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-17 01:43:25 UTC

This article on Covid from NBC news talks about a new Covid variant that is causing hospitalizations and deaths across the country. However for many people this new variant does not seem to be causing worse symptoms. This leads to many questions on what actions should be taken. The answer all varies on how high your risk factors are and how sick you tend to get. As well as keeping in mind the sooner you get treated the better outcome you have. In a PK-4th grade classroom teachers can review and encourage healthy practices like washing you hands, wearing a face mask if you have a cough and staying at home if they do not feel well to avoid other students from getting sick.

“Covid Jn.1 Variant Surge: What to Know about Testing and Accuracy.”

NBCNews.Com, NBCUniversal News Group, 13 Jan. 2024, www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-variant-surge-testing-accuracy-rcna133699.

Mental and Emotional Health

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-17 01:58:05 UTC

In this article on bullying and mental health found on NBC News it talks about connections on online bullying specifically racial discrimination and students mental health. It states that these teens that have been racially discriminated towards online are more likely to have PTSD from these events and higher suicide rates. Due to this online bullying suicide rates in Black children from 2007 to 2020 have increased by 144%. This can be used in the classroom by teaching students how to be safe online and speak out if they are being bullied. As well as encouraging students to be kind to one another and make sure we create a family in our classroom.

“Online Racism Is Linked to PTSD Symptoms in Black Youth, Study Finds.” NBCNews.Com, NBCUniversal News Group, 5 Jan. 2024, www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/online-racism-linked-ptsd-symptoms-black-youth-study-finds-rcna132369.

Gender and Sexual Identity

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-17 02:12:02 UTC

In this article about the LGBTQ community on PBS it talks about the new law that has been put into place in Louisiana banning gender affirming care for minors. Minors currently on this treatment need to be weaned off it at the start of this new year. Louisiana is one of 22 other states in the country that have enacted this law. It has caused discomfort and distress for many people in the community. Not only affecting them physical but as well as their confidence and social life. This can be taught in the classroom by teaching our students to be respectful of our peers sexual preferences. We can inform that while we may not be always have full control of the law we can practice welcoming and accepting practices in our classroom.

Chavez, Roby. “Trans Youth ‘terrified’ of What Louisiana’s New Health Care Ban Will Mean.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 16 Jan. 2024, www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trans-youth-terrified-of-what-louisianas-new-health-care-ban-will-mean.

Safety and Preventing Unintentional Injury

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-17 02:18:44 UTC

In this article about a wildfire victim on PBS it talks about a survivor who traveled to another Hawaii island after her town on Maui was destroyed. Many people lost love ones and their homes during this fire. Those who survived suffered from a cough due to ashes from the fire and air pollution. This topic can be incorporated into the classroom by talking about natural disasters and encouraging students and their families to have a plan in case one would happen. As well as educating students on where its more likey for this things to happen and why.

Johnson, Gene, et al. “She Died Weeks after Fleeing the Maui Wildfire. Her Family Fought to Have Her Listed as a Victim.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, 27 Dec. 2023, www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/she-died-weeks-after-fleeing-the-maui-wildfire-her-family-fought-to-have-her-listed-as-a-victim.

Physical Activity

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-17 19:53:53 UTC

In this article about physical activity on The Washington Post it talks about different ways to make exercise a habit. It gives recommendations on how to get outside more and starting with smaller work outs. As well as well as other benefits not just losing weight. This can be incorporated into the classroom by teaching students fun games and activities they can do outside. As well as educating them on the importance of being active.

Build an Exercise Habit in 7 Easy Steps - The Washington Post, www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/12/12/easy-exercise-habits/. Accessed 17 Jan. 2024.

Preventing Alcohol/ Drug Use

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-18 03:19:08 UTC

In this article about drug use on the National Institute on Drug Abuse talks about the declining trends on the use of illicit drugs. This is due to school closures and social distancing. Does not mean teens do are not consuming drugs. Alcohol, nicotine vaping, and cannabis use are still reported but have remained steady over the past years. I can use this information in the classroom to inform students on the risk of drug use and ways to avoid peer pressure.

“Reported Drug Use among Adolescents Continued to Hold below Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023.” National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 5 Jan. 2024, nida.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/2023/12/reported-drug-use-among-adolescents-continued-to-hold-below-pre-pandemic-levels-in-2023.

Healthy Eating

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-18 03:41:12 UTC

In this article about healthy recipes on BBC it talks about Jersey food education charity that is releasing a cook book based on healthy recipes submitted by students. This cook book is to promote nutritious meals created by students and allow them to get creative. I think this is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen at home. As well as having the independence on choosing what they should eat for snack and or lunch that is easy to make. I would love to use this idea in the classroom and create our own cook book based on healthy snacks the students can make at home.

“Jersey Junior Chefs Urged to Help Dish up Recipe Book.” BBC News, BBC, 14 Aug. 2023, www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-66478316.

Intentional Injury and Violence

kl1030636_2 — 2024-01-18 03:57:25 UTC

In this article talking about gun violence on CNN it talks about the new law in California trying to ban the concealed carry of firearms in places such as libraries, amusements parks, zoos and so on. This law then was blocked in argument that it was unconstitutional. Many continue to defend their progress on gun safety in their state. On the other hand many continue to fight for change in the law due to many deaths. This information can be used on the classroom to inform students on gun safety. As well as informing them who should and should not be in possession of a firearm and what to do if they ever run into them.

Campbell, Josh. “California Law Banning Carrying Concealed Firearms in Many Public Places Is Once Again Blocked.” CNN, Cable News Network, 7 Jan. 2024, www.cnn.com/2024/01/07/us/california-concealed-carry-gun-law-blocked/index.html.