Kindergarten – 5^th Grade

Bike Safety- Learn the importance of wearing a helmet and obeying the rules of the road

Exercise-Teaches the benefits of exercise and physical fitness

Hand washing/ Hygiene-This presentation uses a powder called Glo Germs to demonstrate how easy germs are spread, emphasizing the importance of hand washing.

Nutrition-This lesson teaches the importance of a healthy diet and snacks.

5^th Grade – 8^th Grade

Eating Disorders-Anorexia, Bulimia, Self esteem, self awareness issues

Emotional Wellness- Covers aspects of emotional wellness, self-esteem

Nutrition-This lesson teaches the importance of a healthy diet and snacks

Puberty-Growing Up! For Girls video presents clear authoritative information about the reproductive system, the emotional and physical transformation of puberty, and the importance of good health and hygiene.

Growing Up! For Boys video presents information to help the boys in the classroom cope with the physical and psychological changes that are a normal part of growing up.  The video provides useful advice on health, hygiene and good grooming.

Tobacco prevention-  T.A.T.U.-A smoking prevention program taught by high school students   for 5^th grade      

Stress Management-Learn about stress, where it comes from and how to deal with it.

7^th Grade, 8^th Grade and Above

AIDS/HIV-This presentation teaches facts about the disease and ways to prevent it.

Birth Control

Car Seat Safety- Did you know that 80% of child safety seats are installed incorrectly?  Learn how to properly install safety seats from a certified child passenger safety technician.

Communicable Disease Transmission/Prevention-This presentation uses a powder called Glo Germs to demonstrate how easy germs are spread, emphasizing the importance of hand washing.

Diabetes- Learn the difference between type 1 and type 2 and how lifestyle plays an important part in prevention and control.

Eating Disorders-Anorexia, Bulimia, Self esteem, self awareness issues

Emotional Wellness- Covers aspects of emotional wellness, self-esteem

Exercise-Teaches the benefits of exercise and physical fitness

Nutrition-This lesson teaches the importance of a healthy diet and snacks

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Stress Management-Learn about stress, where it comes from and how to deal with it.

Wellness-Learn the components of a healthy lifestyle

Other Presentations that may be of interest to groups

Head lice                      Hepatitis                       Lead Poisoning            

Lyme Disease             Tuberculosis                                          

Job of a Home Health Nurse                                        

Job of a Public Health Nurse                 Job of a Public Health Educator

Services of the Health Department

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Food Safety/Food Borne Illness         Potable Water Supply    Private Sewage                   

Job of a Public Health Sanitarian    Mosquito Borne Illnesses         

To schedule a presentation for your school or community group call (618) 993-8111 or (618) 439-0951.