August 28, 2026
DESE and the Missouri Roundtable for Trauma-Informed Care are pleased to announce the release of the revised Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools. This updated guide supports schools in creating safe, supportive environments for students, staff, and families. It is designed both for schools beginning their…
Read More [+]March 3, 2026
According to Nurse.org, it’s a familiar start to the day for many school nurses: by 8 a.m., the line outside the health office is already forming. One student needs asthma medication, another has a fever, and several parents have emailed about vaccination records. Midday brings a playground injury, care…
Read More [+]January 23, 2026
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has built a landing page where they discuss many benefits of worksite wellness. In addition to helping improve the health of employees, a comprehensive and well-run wellness program can: Please read more here! The toolkit is here…
Read More [+]December 24, 2025
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it’s also when flu, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease, and RSV spread most easily. School nurses play a vital role in protecting school communities by promoting vaccination, addressing misinformation, and providing trusted, evidence-based guidance to students, families, and staff. Champions for Vaccine…
Read More [+]December 5, 2025
According to NBC News, the flu has started spreading earlier than usual in some parts of the country, prompting concerns that cases could soon erupt as millions of Americans travel and gather for Thanksgiving and other upcoming holidays. Read more here!
Read More [+]September 30, 2025
There are 2 opportunities to spotlight the great work you are doing to promote health and wellness in OST:
Read More [+]September 30, 2025
According to Michigan Medicine, some parents may be feeling more nervous than excited with the new school year — especially those whose children have different health needs. One in four parents in a new national poll say their school-aged child has a medical or behavioral condition that might require…
Read More [+]September 24, 2025
Head lice are a common problem, especially among school-aged children and their families. The lice can attach to the hair of anyone’s head. It doesn’t matter if the hair is clean or dirty. Head lice are also found worldwide in all different places, such as in homes or schools…
Read More [+]September 12, 2025
According to 19th News, the federal government’s latest guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines make it difficult to know who, exactly, will be able to access shots this fall. While Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some of his staff claim anyone will be able to access…
Read More [+]September 12, 2025
According to Spectrum News, back-to-school means more boogers. There’s no other way of putting it. You don’t have to be a parent to pick something up. Get the extra tissues ready if you don’t have those on hand, or medicine. You have about a week from the first day…
Read More [+]We’ve seen rapid expansion of our after-school activities, [and an] increased [number of] students meeting their healthy fitness zones.
