August 2025

Vol. 4, Issue 6

We hope you all had a wonderful summer with a well deserved break. We enjoyed hosting many of you in our virtual School Nurse Workshops this summer. For those interested in the slides from each of these presentations, they are now available on our website. As you continue to settle in to the new school year, Children’s of Alabama would like to thank you for continuing to be "the heart of our schools." Welcome Back, School Nurses!

The Monthly Spotlight

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of vaccinations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccinations are one of the best ways a parent can protect their child from 16 potentially harmful diseases. ¹ In addition, it's also one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent disease, disability, and death.² It is important to note that all vaccines are tested for safety, and they keep millions of people healthy each year. ³ If parents have questions or concerns, always refer them to their child's primary care provider for more information.

In the video above, Dr. Peily Soong, a pediatrician at Children's of Alabama, joined the Inside Pediatrics Podcast to offer an in-depth look at the vaccinations for measles, pertussis, and polio.⁴

Community Health Needs Assessment

Children's of Alabama produces a community health needs assessment to identify issues and prioritize our efforts. The 2025 survey is live, and we want and need your input to help develop our next plan.

Take the Survey!

School Study Guide

Managing Back-to-School Stress

School is back in session, and there's a lot for parents and students to adjust to. Dr. Nashedra Barry, a licensed psychologist at Children's of Alabama, discusses how parents and children can make the back-to-school transition easier.

Click here to learn more

Children's of Alabama is here for you. For any school nurse needs, please

reach out to us via email at myschoolnurse@childrensal.org.

My School Nurse

The slides from our School Nurse Workshops this summer are now available on myschoolnurse.net.

Topics include:

Grief
Poison Principles for Primary Students
Legal Grey Zones to Household Dangers in School Health
Diabetes School Packet Update and Review

Visit our website for more info

Tuesday Tidbits

Did you know...

Watermelon is made up of 92% water. ¹ This helps explain why experts say it is the perfect treat for staying refreshed and hydrated on a hot day.

Mayo Clinic Health System - The wonders of watermelon

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