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Columbus Public Schools

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Health Services

Columbus Public Schools Health Services

At Columbus Public Schools, our Health Services Staff are here to provide a variety of care for students. 

On this web page you will find a variety of health topics and forms that may be needed in order to care for your child in school.

Common documents can be found below.

Please contact your school's Health Office or if you need further assistance.

Nurses and health aides contribute to...

The Health Services Program contributes to the educational success of each student by promoting a safe and healthy environment for learning. This is accomplished by:

  • Chronic health condition management
  • Communicable disease control
  • Connecting families with community resources
  • Emergency response planning and implementation
  • Encourage medical home establishment and use
  • First Aid and medication administration
  • Health screening
  • Immunization monitoring
  • Wellness promotion and health education

Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs

The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year.

  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Cough in your sleeve.
  • Wash your hands often. If soap and water are not available use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, this spreads germs.
  • Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.

Too Sick for School?

How To Wash Your Hands