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Health Education |
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The Health Education program was
designed to provide educational programs and be a resource to civic
groups, schools, worksites, senior citizens, and anyone in the
county requesting a program.
The Health Educator is responsible for writing grants for particular
programs, developing and implementing programs, creating brochures
and newsletters for the Stoddard County Public Health Center, and be
a resource guide to all those who are seeking health-related
information/services.
Below is a sample list of programs and services offered to the
county residents and schools.
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Programs:
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P.A.C.E:
(People With Arthritis Can Exercise) Conducted twice a week for
those 60 & over who suffer from arthritis. Classes are held at the
Health Center (Bloomfield, MO) every Monday and Wednesday from
9:30A.M. to 10:30A.M.
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Sex
Education:
Conducted in the middle schools in the county.
The classes are called "PSI" (Postponing Sexual Involvement) and
last for up to four days. Each school contacts the Health Educator
to set up a time that the curriculum can be taught in their
respective school.
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Puberty:
This program is taught at the 5th grade level. This has become a
two day program that emphasizes hygiene and body changes.
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STD's:
(Sexually Transmitted Diseases) This program is conducted in grades
eight and up at all the schools in the county. The classes are
usually three days long, but can be condensed to one day, or spread
out to four days.
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Empathy
Belly Demonstration: This is a teen
pregnancy class that is designed to show what it is like to be in
the ninth month of pregnancy. The belly can be attached to students
and they can see how their life would change if they became
pregnant.
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Alcohol:
This presentation can be for one day or two, and can be altered to
fit any grade. This program will describe the physical,
mental/emotional and social effects of alcohol.
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Tobacco:
This presentation can be for one day or two, and can be altered to
fit any grade. The students will identify the physical,
mental/emotional and social problems associated with tobacco use.
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Nutrition
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Hygiene
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Drugs
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Stress
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C.P.R (American Heart Association)
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Bicycle Safety
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Violence
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