School Health & Wellness Resources

Resources generated from DC PCSB, OSSE, DC Health, and nonprofit organizations to support schools with their health, wellness, and sexual education programs.

How to Apply for A Nurse's Suite

Follow the steps below to apply for a Nurse's Suite for your school.

 

  1. School submit written request to DC Health by emailing both Jessica Arter Jessica.Arter@dc.gov and Lori Garibay lori.garibay@dc.gov
  2. DC Health sends Health Suite Assessment Tool to school LINK TO ITEM IN COLUMN G
  3. School completes Assessment and returns to DC Health
  4. DC Health and CSS conduct an initial site visit
  5. The school makes any needed changes to health suite based on the initial site visit
  6. DC Health and CSS conduct a final site visit (if needed)
  7. DC Health sends formal health suite approval letter to school
  8. Once approved, CSS completes onsite student health record review
  9. Health suite staffing is determined, based on student health needs from health record review 
  10. DC Health/ CSS meet with school leadership
  11. New health suite is added to the school schedule

DC Healthy Schools Act

The Healthy Schools Act of 2010, DC Official Code § 38-821.01 et seq., is a comprehensive piece of legislation that ensures District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), public charter schools, and participating private schools are a healthy place for all students.
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Pediatric Immunization Locations

A comprehensive list of DC Pediatric Immunization Locations.
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OSSE Sexual Health Curriculum Review Guidance

The guide includes a summary and in-depth information about various health education curricula. Each curriculum has been thoroughly reviewed to ensure it aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) and Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) which are based on the National Health Education Standards, OSSE Health Education and Physical Education standards and National standards of Physical Education.
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How to Sign Up for Administration of Medication Training

Step-by-step instructions that detail the process for medication training.
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New School Health and Behavior Health Plans

The Bowser Administration released new plans to expand school health and behavioral health services in Washington, DC.
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Evidence-based Approach to School-based HIV and STD Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health has established an evidence-based approach to school-based HIV and STD prevention, which includes quality sexual health education, connecting students to sexual health services, and establishing safe and supportive school environments.
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Young People DC: STD and HIV Resources

Resources for young people in the District of Columbia because the decisions you make now could affect the rest of your life.
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