Health Ed
DaycaresCHILD CARE
Jefferson County Health Dept. Provides Free of Charge:
Health & safety consultation on-site at your facility or by phone
Clock-hour trainings/education for childcare providers
Health education & consultation to family members of children in child care.
Health promotions (30 minute) programs for children in child care.
Consults call:
Sharon Fischer RN
Child Care Nurse Consultant
636-789-3372 ext. 119
Health Promotions call:
Sharon Fischer RN or
Donna Cummings LPN
636-789-3372 ext. 127
Child Care Provider and Parent Clock Hour Education/Training Programs
Provided free of cost to you. All classes begin at 6:30pm. Call Donna at 636-797-3737 ext. 127 to register.
Immunizations: Monday November 14, 2011 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Immunizations: Monday November 28, 2011 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Eat Smart 1: Tuesday December 6, 2011 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Eat Smart 2: Monday January 9, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Eat Smart 2: Monday January 23, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Disaster Training: Monday February 6, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Disaster Training: Monday February 13, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Eat Smart 3: Wednesday February 15, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Eat Smart 3: Monday February 27, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Physical Activity: Monday March 12, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Physical Activity: Tuesday Mach 20, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Nutrition 101: Tuesday April 7, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Nutrition 101: Wednesday April 25, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Truth About Smoking: Tuesday May 8, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Truth About Smoking: Monday May 14, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Menu Magic: Tuesday June 5, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Menu Magic: Wednesday June 13, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Food Allergies: Tuesday July 10, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Hillsboro
Food Allergies: Wednesday July 18, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Healthy Smiles: Wednesday August 8, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Special Health Needs: Monday September 17, 2012 Jefferson County Health Dept. Arnold
Immunizations are IMPORTANT FOR ALL
Vaccines save lives Prevent Disease Protect Public Health
Fun Fact:
After safe drinking water, Immunization has been called the MOST important public health intervention in history
Watch these videos to learn about the importance of vaccinations.
To access Immunization Survey Form & Packet for yearly report & general vaccination information
Go to DHSS web site www.dhss.mo.gov/index.php
Click on Healthy Living Tab > Immunization >Day care requirement
Click on Survey form for form only
Click on Survey Packet for instructions, Immunizations schedules, vaccine abbreviations, etc
New Crib Safety Standards:
June 28, 2012 -- New safety standards take effect.
Beginning December 28, 2011 any crib provided by child care facilities & family child care homes must meet new Federal Safety standards
Go to www.cpsc.gov also gives product recall information. Crib information can be found at the bottom right of the home page. Click on ‘answer to crib questions’.
Or
Healthy Child Care America:
More information from www.healthychildcare.org/pdf
Asthma Education:
Does your child have asthma? Has your child been to the Emergency Room due to breathing problems? Does your child wake at night because of coughing?
The Health Department is providing FREE education to parents & caregivers of children with asthma or breathing problems.
Click here to download the Asthma Education brochure
For appointment call: Sharon Fischer RN
636-789-3372 ext. 119