Archive for February, 2012

On this date… – Beloit Daily News

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

On this date...
Beloit Daily News
Wednesday - George Charboneau has been taken to municipal court on charges of allowing his children to attend public schools in violation of Ald. RP Robinson's now-famous “head lice ordinance,” which became law because the aldermen passed it and the ...

‘Lice Ladies’ provide strand-by-strand service to get rid of pesky critters – KHOU

Monday, February 27th, 2012

'Lice Ladies' provide strand-by-strand service to get rid of pesky critters
KHOU
by Lily Jang / KHOU 11 News KATY, Texas—Head lice are very common in elementary schools and can be very embarrassing for your kids, but now, a group of “Lice Ladies” are making this annoying time a little bit easier for parents and kiddos.

Local woman introduces new weapon in battle against lice – WCNC

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Local woman introduces new weapon in battle against lice
WCNC
“No one wants to be identified as being associated with head lice. The schools don't want to be, the kids, the parents don't want to be,” said Sheila Fassler. Fassler is a former school nurse who about a year ago started Pediatric Hair Solutions as a ...

‘Lice Ladies’ provide strand-by-strand service to get rid of pesky critters – KHOU

Monday, February 27th, 2012

'Lice Ladies' provide strand-by-strand service to get rid of pesky critters
KHOU
by Lily Jang / KHOU 11 News KATY, Texas—Head lice are very common in elementary schools and can be very embarrassing for your kids, but now, a group of “Lice Ladies” are making this annoying time a little bit easier for parents and kiddos.

Alternatively Speaking: Alleviating anxiety – Jerusalem Post

Monday, February 27th, 2012

Alternatively Speaking: Alleviating anxiety
Jerusalem Post
Q. Natalie, are there any alternative solutions for getting rid of head lice? I have three children who have all contracted head lice at school and the products in the pharmacy are so strong and full of chemicals I am reluctant to use them. Thank you.

Five cases of head lice – Petersburg Pilot

Saturday, February 25th, 2012

Five cases of head lice
Petersburg Pilot
A handful of cases of head lice have been reported at Rae C. Stedman Elementary School. The outbreak is limited to five students and has been contained, said Principal Erica Kludt-Painter. School officials were notified earlier this month by parents of ...

Good fats can help you keep your memories – San Antonio Express

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Good fats can help you keep your memories
San Antonio Express
Although no studies have been done to confirm head lice resistance to treatments such as lice elimination shampoo, health experts note that calls about the parasites have been on the rise over the past two years.(OC)AP, PL, KD1998 (Horiz)(At-Risk)-- NO ...

Nits dilemma a head-scratcher – Herald Sun

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Nits dilemma a head-scratcher
Herald Sun
VICTORIAN schools have been accused of discriminating against students with head lice by sending them home from school when their nits are detected, the Herald Sun can reveal. Federal and state guidelines say schools must not send children home if they ...

NEENAH — The Board of Education adopted a new policy on head lice this week … – Appleton Post Crescent

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

NEENAH — The Board of Education adopted a new policy on head lice this week ...
Appleton Post Crescent
What are you going to do with your tax refund? America's retailers would love to see you spend on a...- 6:21 am VANDENBROEK — An 18-year-old Freedom man died Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash on State 55. Outagamie County sheriff's deputies were ...

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Neenah school board reverses no-nit practice for lice – Appleton Post Crescent

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Neenah school board reverses no-nit practice for lice
Appleton Post Crescent
» Adult head lice are 2 to 3 millimeters long. They infest the head and neck and attach their eggs to the base of the hair shaft. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. » Head lice infestation is spread most commonly by close person-to-person ...