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School Health
Florida Department of Health in Madison County
- 850-973-5000
- MadisonCHD@FLHealth.gov
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Fax
850-973-5007 -
Mailing Address
218 SW Third Ave.
Madison, FL 32340
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 health care needs at the time it is most needed.
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:
- Administration of prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Administration of state-mandated health screenings (scoliosis, hearing, vision, height, and weight)
- Emergency first aid treatment
- Handling acute illnesses
- Management of complex or chronic health conditions
- Health Education Classes
- Monitoring state immunization compliance
- What type of health professionals work in school clinics?
- What is required for enrollment into school?
School health clinic staff is professionally trained to advocate for children's health and safety within the educational setting. Typically, school health staff is comprised of:
- Health aides
- Licensed practical nurses
- Registered nurses
The following is required for school enrollment:
- Certification of up to date immunization record
- Health examination within 12 month period of initial entrance
- Health and Emergency Form
Immunization Requirements for School, Childcare, and Family Daycare
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