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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.

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School Health

Florida Department of Health in Washington County

The School Health Program provides nursing services to protect and promote the health of the 3,000 students in six Washington District Schools. This program is designed to discover and prevent health issues and encourage the use of physicians, dentists, and community health agencies' services. 

A school health nurse provides screenings for vision, hearing, height, weight, and scoliosis, as well as immunization follow-ups. Our nurses serve as a resource to school personnel and present a variety of health information on a wide variety of topics.

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Provides health services to all public school students in Florida's 67 counties.
  
Schools are located in two towns in Washington County, Chipley and Vernon.
 
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