School health services staff support students with chronic health conditions by providing day-to-day, comprehensive health care management. Health services connect school staff, students, families, community, and health care providers to promote the health care of students. School nurses play a key role in managing chronic health conditions at school. Comments on this video are allowed […]
The School Health Guidelines provide science-based guidance on establishing a school environment supportive of healthy eating and physical activity. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/healthyschools/2018/46524652Chapter_3_Guideline_0_Intro.mp4 source
This video outlines CDC’s recommended approach to school health to reduce risk behaviors and improve academic performance. It describes how students can benefit when school districts invest in health education, health services, and safe and supportive school environments. It also encourages families, school health leaders, and community partners to support this investment in student health […]
Recommended steps when implementing the School Health Index include: assemble School Health Index team; conduct School Health Index introduction meeting; complete self-assessment modules; complete the Overall Score Card; and develop an Improvement Plan. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/professional_development/videos/shi/SHI_Mod_01-Chapter4-0.pdf This video can also be viewed at […]
The School Health Index consists of a self-assessment to help determine what is already being done to promote good health and identify strengths and weaknesses, as well as a plan for improvement to prioritize recommended actions to improve performance. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/professional_development/videos/shi/SHI_Mod_01-Chapter2-2.pdf This […]
Guideline 6: Provide students with health, mental health, and social services to address healthy eating, physical activity, and related chronic disease prevention. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/healthyschools/2018/22702270Chapter_3_Guideline_6.mp4 source
The purpose of the School Health Index is to enable schools to identify strengths and weaknesses of its health and safety policies and programs; enable schools to develop a School Health Improvement Plan; and engage teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors and better health. Comments on this video are allowed in […]
The team should consist of a cross-section of school representatives and community members, and the School Health Index coordinator keeps the team motivated and focused on its goals. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/professional_development/videos/shi/SHI_Mod_01-Chapter4-1.pdf This video can also be viewed at https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/healthyschools/2018/70987098SHIMod01-Chapter4-1.mp4 source
Keep antibiotics working is the message from Public Health England! If you take antibiotics, when you don’t need them, the next time you get an infection it is more likely that antibiotics will not work, making it harder to treat. This is even more likely for children who have taken antibiotics. Always take your doctor’s […]