School Health Team
State School Nurse Consultant
To support school districts in their efforts to provide all students with a healthy and safe learning environment, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services supports a State School Nurse Consultant within the Division of Community and Public Health. The State School Nurse Consultant provides guidance regarding school health services to school districts upon their request.Additionally, the State School Nurse Consultant works with school nurses from across the state to:
- Collect and disseminate data regarding school health services in MO;
- Formulate school screening guidelines;
- Develop and update guidelines for school health services;
- Plan and offer educational opportunities for school nurses; and
- Facilitate collaborations with agencies and organizations related to school health.
Healthy Living
Chronic Diseases
Communicable Diseases
Environmental Factors
Food Programs
Genetic Disease & Early Childhood
Healthy Families
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
Immunizations
Local Public Health Agencies
Organ/Tissue Donation and Registry
Overdose Prevention & Response
Wellness & Prevention
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Contact
School Health Program
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Phone: 573-522-2822
Email: SHS@health.mo.gov
