Our SPPS Health Staff do so much more than bandage scraped knees. Check out this infographic to see some of our accomplishments. Happy National School Nurse Day! #SchoolNurseDay, #SPPSHealth&Wellness
Get a COVID boost and boost your odds of winning a $500 Visa gift card. Jan. 5-26, there will be a weekly drawing for individuals getting a booster at SPPS-Ramsey County's 360 Colborne COVID shot clinic. Make an appointment and learn more at https://t.co/UotYvVQTN7
Give Kids a Smile, Minnesota Dental Association's annual free dental care event for underserved kids, is scheduled for Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. To learn more and schedule an appointment, go to https://t.co/vtIqi6R6QX or call United Way by dialing 211 or texting the zip code to 898-211.
It's National Handwashing Awareness Week. Follow these 5 steps for effective handwashing:
-Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold)
-turn off tap, apply soap
-Lather hands by rubbing them together with the soap
-Scrub at least 20 seconds
-Rinse hands well
H&W staff, we're coming to that time. Please remember to bring your audiometers, tympanometers, and OAEs to tomorrow's meeting at 360 Colborne. We're looking forward to seeing you all in person!
SPPS families, new community testing site now open. Rapid testing available at the old Herberger's site at 1400 University Ave. W. Hours: M-F, 11am-6pm and Su, 11am-4pm. Roy Wilkins site is now closed. Walk-ins welcome but appointments recommended: https://t.co/5MahE2HEeP
Happy National Nurses Week to @frostlakespps Nurse Kay Lee! Our learning community is so fortunate to have such a caring, compassionate professional to care for our students. @SPPS_news
Governor Walz has proclaimed Wednesday, May 11, 2022 as School Nurse Day. Our LSNs and HAs strive to provide optimal care for our students and support them in the classroom by keeping them healthy. #SPPSHealthyLearners
To our SPPS Educators, we appreciate all that you do! And thanks for an invaluable partnership. Through our teamwork together, we ensure healthy students make better learners. #SPPSHealthyLearners
SPPS Health Staff, Children's MN's Clinic in the Classroom series continues next week, with a 2-part presentation on pediatric anxiety. Check out the H&W Newsletter for details.
If you have a child starting PreK or KG in the fall now is a great time to schedule Early Childhood Screening. You can schedule an appointment M-F by calling (651)632-3746 or online at https://t.co/h3Vd9DvbqO. #SPPSEarlyChildhoodScreening#AgeThreeTimetoScreen#SPPSReadyforSchool
How do you take care of your heart? Sleep is a major element for heart health. Follow a consistent bedtime routine and adults should aim for getting 7-8 hours of quality sleep. #NationalHeartMonth#OurHearts
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Good oral health is key to good physical health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits, while avoiding sugary drinks and foods, helps children get a jump on a lifetime of healthy teeth.
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans, especially women. There are lifestyle changes you can make though that lower your risks. How do you take care of your heart?
County, state and community partners are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at SPPS District Administration Building today, from 3-6pm. This is by appointment only. Register at https://t.co/Di9wQ7mfai #SPPSHealthyStudentsMakeBetterLearners#SPPSHealth&Wellness
COVID testing available today at the Frogtown Community Center (230 Como Ave, St. Paul)., from 2-6pm. Testing will occur at this site by appointment only on Tuesdayβs and Thursdayβs through March 3rd.
To schedule an appointment, go to https://t.co/XyN229jgWu
Wondering what to do now that you've received your at-home test kits? Health News from NPR offers this helpful primer: A guide to COVID tests: When to test, what kind to use and what your results mean https://t.co/AIBuSUYyoy