School Health

Other Items of Interest

WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

MIHP (Maternal Infant Health Program)

Newborn Home Visits

Stepping Stones to School

Blood Lead Screening

Contact Us

Contact Pat Fralick,
Family and Community Health Director
at 231-347-6014 or
p.fralick@nwhealth.org [Email]

for more information about services offered to schools.

Healthy Kids and MIChild

Healthy Kids provides free health insurance coverage for pregnant women and children ages 0-19. Coverage can include doctor visits, dental and vision services, lab fees, prescriptions, hospital expenses, and any other services normally covered by Medicaid. The income allowance for Healthy Kids is higher for pregnant women and infants up to their 1st birthday.

Download a Healthy Kids brochure. MIChild is health insurance coverage for uninsured children ages 0-19. A family's income must be considered, and a family of 4 with an income of $40,000 or below is eligible. Doctor visits, immunizations, prescriptions, dental, vision, and hospital care are all covered. The cost is $5.00 per family per month. Call 1-800-432-4121 for more information, or visit the MDCH MIChild Website

Or apply online for Healthy Kids/MIChild

If you need help completing the application, or have other questions about Healthy Kids or MIChild, please call: 1-800-432-4121.

Substance Abuse Prevention

Substance Abuse Prevention eduction is available to the community and schools of Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties.The schools receive substance abuse education at the middle school in two grade levels. Education on the 40 Developmental Assets are also completed in the schools, both elementary and middle schools. Support groups for Children of Alcoholics, Anger Issues, and Life Skills, are offered to many schools also. All three counties have Peer Education programs, which help to train peer educators to work with younger students.

Download the Peer2Peer Program brochure [PDF File]

(1.7 MB)

In the community, parenting classes are offered, as well as speaking engagements related to substance abuse. In all three counties, the Prevention Specialist works with other agencies to collaborate efforts to meet the needs of the community. For more information, contact:

Antrim County:
Cindy Garwood (231) 533-1013
c.garwood@nwhealth.org [Email]

Emmet County:

Susan Pulaski (231) 347-5813
s.pulaski@nwhealth.org [Email]

Teen Health Project

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan provides services to adolescents through the Teen Health Project (THP). The THP is funded by the Michigan Department of Education and is administered through the Michigan Department of Community Health. The goals of the project are:

Reduce the number of students who are uninformed about or who lack resistance and decision-making skills to avoid unprotected/unwanted sexual activity in the school.
Reduce the number of students who have poor nutrition and/or are obese. Increase the student's participation in physical activity.
Provide accurate and up-to-date HIV/AIDS information to schools for students in the THP.
Educate the students about tobacco use and abuse.

Health education and community awareness activities are provided to all schools in the district. The partner schools receive more intensive services that include peer counseling, screening, case-finding, and referral. For more information, please contact the Adolescent Health Coordinator at (231) 587-4369. Download the Teen Health Program brochure [PDF File]

(291kb)

Hearing and Vision Screening

Your child's ability to see and hear is very important to the learning process. A vision test is required prior to school entry. Appointments are available in each county for free vision and hearing screening. In cooperation with your local school district, hearing and vision testing is offered through your child's school years according to the following schedule:

Vision: Preschool, and grades 1, 3, 5, & 7
Hearing: Preschool, and grades 2 & 4.

FREE Vision Screening is available at your local health dept. office for all children, 3-18 years of age. FREE Hearing Screening is available for all children 6 months of age and older. Call 231-547-0295 or 1-800-432-4121 for an appointment.

Immunizations

All adults and children are welcome to receive vaccines to protect against Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B, Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib), Meningitis and Influenza. A fee may be charged or a donation requested for each individual who is immunized. Medicaid is accepted.

Downloads:
Current Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents published by the CDC.

Current Recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults published by the CDC.

To review the MDCH Rules visit the State Website.

Health Services for Children Entering Kindergarten

Entering school is a major milestone in your child's life. It is important for your child to be in good health for school. Services available through your local community health agency office are described below. Hearing, vision, and immunization appointments will be available at your local health department office.

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