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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
School Health
School Health
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Clinic Address
Sanford – Main Office
400 W. Airport Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
Mailing Address
Florida Department of Health in Seminole County
Attention: School Health
400 W. Airport Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
MapThe School Health Program is a component of the public health system that provides basic health services to public school students in all 67 counties.
Services
- Health appraisals
- Nursing assessments
- Child-specific training
- Preventative dental screenings and care
- Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and growth and development screenings
- Health counseling
- Referrals and follow-up of suspected or confirmed health problems
- First aid and emergency health services
- Assistance with medication administration
- Health care procedures for students with chronic or acute health conditions
The goal of school health services is to ensure students are healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
Additionally, school health registered nurses work closely with school staff and parents to promote healthy behaviors such as maintaining a healthy weight and choosing to be physical active, and reduce risk-taking behaviors such as eliminating the use of tobacco.
Back to School Immunizations
Please note our clinic only provides school physicals required for school entry. For sports physicals please check with local providers, urgent care facility or federally qualified health center such as True Health. Visit Florida Health School Enrollment for more information.
Children's Health Insurance
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program offer free or low-cost health coverage for kids and teens. Enrollment is open year round. To learn more, visit the below resources:
- FloridaKidCare.org or call 1-888-540-KIDS
- HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596
- Medicaid
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Learn more:School Health Advisory Committee
The School Health Program works closely with the Seminole County School District and community partners through the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) to support and promote the health of our students.
The SHAC committee is based on the CDC'S Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child framework and its members represent the different areas that impact school health. For more information visit: CDC Healthy Schools WSCC
SHAC Meetings
Meetings are held from 2-3:30 p.m. virtually and at the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County. Meeting dates/times may be subject to change.
Upcoming Meetings
- April 17, 2025
Previous SHAC Meetings
- School Year 2025
- School Year 2024
- School Year 2023
- School Year 2022
- School Year 2021
- School Years 2017–2020
Resources for Parents
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Florida Health - Healthiest Weight
- KidsHealth
- Seminole Prevention Coalition
- University of Florida IFAS Extension - Seminole County
- Vaccine Responsibility in Your Community
Resources for Schools
- Action for Healthy Kids
- Florida Health - School Health
- School Entry - Health Exam Requirements
- Immunization Requirements
- Seminole Prevention Coalition
Resources for Medical Providers
The School Health Program is a NACCHO Model Practice Award Winner
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