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What are School
Health Services?
The Florida
Department of Health's School Health Services Program promotes student
health through prevention, early intervention, and treatment or referral
for acute or chronic health problems. The Florida Department of Health
manages the School Health Services Program in cooperation with the
Department of Education. With funding provided by the Florida
Department of Health, Indian River County Health Department School
Health staff are able to provide the following services for Indian River
County schools and students:
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Immunization records review
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Screenings for vision, hearing, and scoliosis
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Height, weight, and body mass index measurements
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Communicable disease control
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Consultation for parents, principals, teachers, and students
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Tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse prevention counseling
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Health education
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Home
visits
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Community presentations
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Health fairs
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Volunteer coordination
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Pregnancy prevention/abstinence programs
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For
more information about our School Health Services Program, please call
(772) 794-7473. |
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