Health ServicesSchool health service provides preventive care, education, emergency care, referrals, and management of acute and chronic health conditions. The services offered are designed to promote the health of students, identify and prevent health problems and injuries and ensure proper care for students. Health services consists of screening, diagnostic treatment, health counseling, urgent and emergency care, timely identification of and appropriate intervention for health problems. The primary purpose of Belton Independent School District's school health program is the optimal maintenance, promotion, protection, and improvement of students, staff, and community health. The school health service personnel work in conjunction with students, parents, educators, staff members, and other community resources to help the student develop competence to confidently cope with the complexities of life. The program is designed to assure a safe, healthy environment that is conducive to learning and to provide professional care for those who become ill or injured while at school. The school health program is no substitute for the health care that parents should provide for children. Rather than relieving the parent's responsibilities, this program is established to encourage individuals to use the services of a private physician, dentist, vision specialist, and/or community health agency. Assistance in obtaining these services will be facilitated through the school health program and the appropriate agencies as necessary. At the present time, we have a registered nurse assigned to each campus. The specialized school nurse enhances the educational process and potential of the student. The school nurse has a high level of academic preparation and is currently licensed to practice nursing under state law. School nurses strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and by identification and assistance in the removal or modification of health related barriers to the learning process for individual children. For more information about Health Services, contact: Pat Sleeth, RN Texas Health and Human Services Commission http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/
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