HEALTHY STUDENTS ARE BETTER LEARNERS

                School Health works in partnership with Marion County Public Schools and several Marion County private schools to provide comprehensive school health services. Marion County School Health offers direct support and services that include:

• Vison, hearing, nutritional, and scoliosis screenings
• Educational programs for school staff, students, and parents
• Immunization and record monitoring
• Established community partnership connections to meet the health needs of families and students.
• Dedicated staff of RNs to provide support, education, and teaching to staff, students, and parents.
• Develops and supports the School Health Advisory Committee

School Health has a primary goal to support the medical, mental, and physical needs of all students in Marion County. We believe that a student’s overall health influences a student’s learning ability. We work hard through our partnerships and community organizations to ensure that health limitations are not learning limitations. Our nurses understand the growing complex needs of some of our students in Marion County. These nurses strive to keep these children learning alongside their peers through health education outreach to parents, students and staff throughout Marion County. Nurses ensure health needs are met through the development and implementation of the School Health Services Plan.

 Mission

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.