School Health Services
Schools and school nurses can help children develop habits leading to lifelong health. Find out more about the many ways to support health at school:

Schools and school nurses can help children develop habits leading to lifelong health. Find out more about the many ways to support health at school:
Local Health support for schools may include helping to get grants for programs like Farm-to School, Mini-millers and Safe Routes to School.
When young people regularly use cannabis, it can lead to harmful physical changes in the developing brain. Regular cannabis use has also been linked to anxiety, depression and suicide, especially for teens with a family history of mental illness. Parents and mentors can promote substance-free norms and prevent young people from using cannabis.
802 Smiles Network members receive startup supplies, technical assistance and local support implementing school-based dental programs at whatever tier that works for them. Members commit to providing the Office of Oral Health with data regarding their program.
See resources for school, work and home to promote snacks and drinks that are oral health friendly
Chemicals used inside a school or on school grounds may contribute to poor indoor air quality that can hurt student and teacher performance and result in missed school days. Learn about these programs for healthy school environments:
The Envision Program addresses indoor air quality, which can affect students, teachers and staff. Simple steps can improve air quality.
Learn about the Envision Program
An immunization schedule lists the timing of recommended vaccinations. Following the recommended vaccination schedule protects children from 14 preventable diseases. See the CDC’s recommendations, created to protect children from diseases at the earliest time that vaccines are safe and effective.
Disinfecting wipes are easy to use but, because they use harsh chemical, are generally not safe for everyday classroom use. Find out more