HEALTH, NURSES, & P.E. A COMPREHENSIVE, WELLCOORDINATED SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM FOCUSING ON THE WHOLE-CHILD CAN PROMOTE THE OPTIMAL PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS.
Longview has a contract for the nurses to utilize Region 7. This has been an eye opener for me as to the unlimited assistance they have just for Nurses. I am so appreciative of the help that the Region Center has provided to me over my last 9 years at Longview ISD. I’m especially appreciate to Ms. Wright and Ms. Honzell for all of their dedication to the nurses. They have brought many new programs and conferences for us over the years!
Benefits Include: •
Communicate with school nurses, health teachers, and PE teachers via email listserv
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Provide networking/training sessions for nurses
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Provide networking/training session for health teachers
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Provide networking/training sessions for PE teachers
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Provide School Health Advisory Committee training
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Provide free School Nurses’ Conference
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Provide training session for new school nurses
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Provide updates on school health laws, rules, and regulations
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Provide mental health coordination/ education training such as, but not limited to: Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, Diabetes, Cancer, Obesity, Teen Pregnancy, and Dating Violence
Cost Savings Include:
Provide support during a crisis or emergency
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School Nurses Conference
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Resilience Symposium
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Kimberlie Dans, RN (Longview ISD)
Collectively, districts will save over $89,810 when joining the Region 7 Health, Nurses, & P.E. Cooperative versus purchasing comparable products and services from other vendors.
More that 40% of school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic health condition, such as asthma, diabetes, seizure disorders, food allergies, or poor oral health. (CDC 2022) Evidence-based, effectively coordinated, and strategically planned school health programs and services are necessary for closing the academic achievement gap. 38
REGION 7 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
