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Mission:The School Health Program will provide leadership and support to communities in their efforts to meet the health services and health education needs of their children in a school setting.
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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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Department of State Health Services Recommendation on “No-Nit”
Policies in Schools 
(Microsoft Word document, 130kb) 
(Adobe PDF, 40kb) |
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We are pleased to present the 2006-2007 Annual Report of the Texas School Health Advisory Committee | |
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Awards for Excellence in Texas School Health. Winners will receive their cash awards and be honored at a ceremony and banquet on January 25, 2008 in San Antonio. Go to: www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/awards.shtm for a list of the winning schools and a description summary of their program. Go to www.txschoolhealth.org for information on the awards ceremony banquet hosted by Texas School Health Association. | |
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We are pleased to announce the newly revised HEALTH SERVICES GUIDE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL NURSES will be available this Fall, 2007. It will provide guidance and resources for school nurse administrators, school nurses, teachers and other school staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of school health services. | |
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We are pleased to announce the winners of the “How to Be Healthy for a Lifetime Poster Contest” (4.2 MB, PDF) Click on the contest title for the article, winners and a look at their winning entries. | |
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Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2007 edition of the SCHOOL
HEALTH BULLETIN IS ONLINE! POSTER CONTEST WINNERS INSIDE! You can access this publication by clicking on www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/fridaybeat.shtm |
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Everything you need to know about HEAD LICE -Todo lo que debe saber sobre los piojos de la cabeza UPDATED! (CLICK ON TITLE for immediate access!) This updated version of the now discontinued head lice pamphlet, targets all care givers of children who want to know about head lice in children. Enhancements to the new, upbeat and colorful pamphlet include current information for all audiences. The reader-friendly pamphlet is bilingual, English/Spanish and designed for schools not only to educate families but also to support schools. Though no longer available from our publications warehouse, the pamphlet is downloadable for free in color and black and white. For more information or questions, contact Ellen Kelsey, Information Specialist, School Health Program via email or phone 512-458-7111, Ext. 2140. |
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80th Legislative Session |
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UPDATED! SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL GUIDE The School Health Program of the Department of State Health Services
has just updated the School Health Advisory
Council: A Guide for Texas School Districts (919K, pdf). The
Guide is a “how to” manual to help you get started as
you build a successful SHAC. Mandated by law, SHACs are created
and charged with recommending school health education and services
strategies as appropriate for the community. Go to the School
District Health Advisory Council Web page to access the Guide.
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Texas Obesity Policy Portfolio The Texas Obesity Policy Portfolio is a tool developed by Texas Department of State Health Services, published with support from the Texas Health Foundation, Center for Policy and Innovation to influence the current trajectory of the obesity problem in Texas. This document chronicles our best health policy knowledge associated with obesity prevention and control. It reflects a common message generated by Texas academic centers, institutional and agency partners to work with the best available evidence to impact the problem and disseminate the policies and practices as quickly and as effectively as possible. The Portfolio gives a range of referenced policy options from effective to untested, categorized by type of policy and identified for use in multiple sectors and settings. It serves as a starting point for policy development. Texas Obesity Policy Portfolio (PDF 3,919K) |
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Texas Public School Nutrition Policy – Revisions
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| The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) presents the revisions to the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP). It includes a four-year implementation schedule, the 2007-08 updated policy and all revisions for school years 2008-09 and 2009-10. These documents will not only help you and your school anticipate and prepare for the changes ahead, but also ensure that Texas remains committed to the nutritional health of its children. We thank all the stakeholders who partnered with TDA to develop a broad-consensus for the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy implementation; their input has been invaluable. Click on the title above to get to the Nutrition Policy Web site. Texas
Public School Nutrition Policy Implementation Schedule Four-year
Plan: 2006-2010 |
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PANDEMIC FLU TRAINING To assist school nurses with training on Pandemic Flu, the following Power Point presentation might be helpful. For additional information, contact Anita Wheeler. Texas Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (Powerpoint, 5MB) |
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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS Information about immunization requirements for school enrollment and provisional enrollment is available on the Immunizations Division Web site. Click on PARENTS or PROVIDERS for information appropriate for you. The Attorney’s General opinion on PROVISIONAL ENROLLMENT is located under FAQ on this Web page under 2002 archives. |
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Information
about Acanthosis Nigricans screening |
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Last Updated October 24, 2007
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