school health
Student medical services
School health encompasses the programs, services, and policies designed to promote physical and mental well-being among students.
This includes health education curricula, nursing services, vaccination requirements, mental health counseling, nutritious meal programs, and physical education.
The field addresses everything from managing chronic conditions like asthma to preventing substance abuse: The district hired a coordinator to oversee school health initiatives.
- nurse's officeSchool medical station
- sick dayPaid absence for illness
- nutrition educationTeaching about healthy eating
- water fountainPublic drinking fixture
- peer support groupsEquals helping equals cope
immunization programs · flu season · hearing tests · mindfulness programs · substance abuse prevention · anti-bullying policies · first aid training · asthma management · physical education · gym class · ergonomic furniture · growing pains · vision screening · hand hygiene
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Medical services for patients
inpatient care · emergency medicine · acute care · intensive care · trauma care
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Care for aging bodies
elderly care · occupational health · nursing home care · workplace health
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