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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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School Health Services promote health through prevention, early intervention, and treatment or referral for acute or chronic health problems. What kinds of services do students need during the school day?

School health staff provide services to a steady flow of students in the school health clinic for any number of reasons, including but not limited to:

  • Asthma
  • Colds Cuts and Bruises
  • Family Problems
  • Growth & Development Screenings
  • Head Lice
  • Headaches
  • Health Education Classes
  • Hearing Screenings
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Nosebleeds
  • Parent Consultations
  • Personal Problems Referrals
  • Scoliosis Screenings
  • Skin
  • Rashes
  • Sore Throats
  • Stomach Aches
  • Test Anxiety
  • Toothaches
  • Vision Screenings

School health services are vital to schools because children spend over one-third of their day at school. Without school health services, students would not have access to immediate healthcare needs at the time it is most needed.

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