Current Focuses
Policies and Procedures
- Foundations for a Healthy School: Ministry of Education
- Immunization - Information about School Immunization and Suspension Process
- Policy and Program Direction - Ministry of Education
- Smoking and Vaping Laws and Enforcement: School and Health Unit responsibilities are both laid out.
- Illness / Disease Information
- Diseases of Public Health Significance contains: reportable, non reportable diseases and exclusion guidelines by disease
- Pediculosis (Head Lice) Information
School Improvement Plans
- Eco Schools Canada Certification
- Joint Consortium for School Health Planner
- National Healthy Schools Certification Video
In School Screenings and Clinics
Other Topics
- 2SLGBTQ+ - School Supports and Resources
- Body Image - Resources to foster good body image at school
- Hand Hygiene - Resources to support good hand washing practices and prevent the spread of germs.
- Healthy Eating - How to create a healthy food environment and teach about nutrition.
- Human Development and Sexual Health- Tips and resources to increase teacher comfort with Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum components
- Mental Health - Resources to promote positive mental health at school.
- Northern Fruit & Vegetable Program
- Personal Safety and Injury Prevention - Information on concussions, safe cycling, helmet use, road safety and sun safety.
- Oral Health - Supports to reinforce teeth and gums health.
- Physical Activity - Ways for schools to promote active living for life.
- Planetary Health - Planetary health connects human health to the health of our planet's natural systems
- Tobacco, Vape, Drugs and Alcohol Prevention - Resources to prevent risk behaviours and teach about smoking, vaping, cannabis, opioids and alcohol.
Can't find what you are looking for? Please connect with our Healthy Schools Team by email healthy.schools@healthunit.ca or call 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5231