NASN is now accepting nominations to recognize organizations and individuals who have continually supported or uniquely contributed to NASN or given outstanding service to NASN within the last five years. NASN members are encouraged to submit nominations! The deadline for nominations is March 1.

Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents ages 12 to 18, and 1 in 4 young adults ages 19 to 34 are living with prediabetes, according to a new CDC study published in JAMA Pediatrics. There are several ways state and local organizations can create a supportive environment to promote healthy weight and help prevent diabetes related to obesity. States and communities can work with early care and education centers and schools to improve healthy food and beverage offerings and opportunities for physical activity for children. Visit the CDC Newsroom to read the full press release.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity (ie, seizure clusters, acute repetitive seizures) that are distinct from a patient’s usual seizure pattern in people with epilepsy 6 years of age and older. 

Acceptance of advertising on the ad banner in this newsletter or resource information listed within in no way implies endorsement of advertised or listed products or services by NASN. No endorsement is intended or implied.