Healthy and Wise

School Nurse Participation

(2007-2008)

Each month, Healthy and Wise focuses on student health issues and concerns. The school nurse at each campus is encouraged to visit the classrooms using the Healthy and Wise curriculum and provide additional information on the month’s featured topics. In addition, if the school is using the SPARK Physical Education Programs (K-2 & 3-6) as a coordinated component with the Healthy and Wise program, the “Inclusion” section in each binder provides school nurses and staff helpful information and resources for teaching and supporting special needs students.

Healthy and Wise Monthly Topics for School Nurse Participation Include:

Back to School 2007-2008 Issue – Water – The Healthiest Choice

September 2007 – Staying Healthy during the Cold and Flu Season, National Preparedness Month

October 2007 – Treating Illnesses with Medications, Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Prevention

November 2007 – Endocrine System (Pre-diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes), Smoking/Tobacco Prevention

December 2007 – School Health Screenings, Immunizations, and Hand Washing

January 2008 – Maintaining a Healthy Weight, Protecting Your Blood – Bloodborne Pathogens

February 2008 – Dental Health, Heart Health, Growth and Development

March 2008 - Vision and Hearing

April 2008 – Sleep and Health, Preventive Medicine

May 2008 – Be Sun Smart, Accident Prevention