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The mission of Health Services is to:
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Support and promote
the health and wellbeing of students with an emphasis on disease
prevention and wellness, reduce absenteeism, increase involvement
ands understanding of one’s own health care.
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Support
parent/guardian involvement and affirm respect for the value
of individuals and their families in order to reach their full
educational potential.
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The Taos Municipal
Schools Health Centers are available to provide health care and
counseling services free of charge to all Students at the Taos
Municipal Schools.
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Student participation
is voluntary.
PROVIDE THE
FOLLOWING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF:
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Immunization surveillance and administration of the Tdap vaccine (
Tetanus, Diptheria and Acellular Pertussis) to students attending
the middle and high schools.
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Flu vaccine administration to staff and students.
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Health Screenings, Vision, hearing, heights, weights, ear, nose,
throat, dental, heart/lungs and ocular health on students grades:
kindergarten, first, third, eighth, and tenth.
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Vision screenings on all students, kindergarten through fifth
grades.
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Injury and sick care, emergency care, and referrals
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Collaboration with parents and physicians, School Based Health
Center and other health care agencies.
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Student Assistance Teams health screenings
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IEP participation
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504 participation
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Health Education: individual, class and community presentations.
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Development of the health section for the Wellness Policy\
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Participation and development of the schools’ safety plan
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