The 802 Smiles Network connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its goal is to eliminate oral health disparities and improve oral health for all Vermont children.
Thirteen Vermont “Asthma-friendly Schools” Recognized for Supporting Student Lung Health
For Immediate Release: February 12, 2024 Media Contact: Ben Truman │ Department of Health 802-316-2117...
Asthma-friendly Schools
Vermont Asthma-friendly School Program Becoming an asthma-friendly school is simple to do and benefits all...
Vermont 802 Smiles Network
The 802 Smiles Network connects Vermont's various school dental health programs under one umbrella. Its...
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Schools
PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals that can cause serious health problems. Vermont has...
Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities
Act 66, passed in 2019, requires all Vermont school and child care providers to test...
How to Test for Lead in Drinking Water at Your School or Child Care Facility
Vermont law requires all schools and licensed or registered child care facilities to test their...
Using the Vermont Asthma Action Plan
Everyone with asthma – especially children and teens – should have an up-to-date Asthma Action...
Resources for Families, Schools & Worksites
What we eat and drink has a big impact on our bodies, including our teeth...
School Wellness Improves Performance
Schools play a critical role in promoting the health of young people and helping them...
Standards of Practice: School Health Services Manual
This resource provides guidance to school administrators and school nurses in the developing, implementing and...
School Health Profiles
Healthy Schools, Healthy Children The School Health Profiles is a biannual set of surveys supported...
Best Practices and Resources
The Envision Program best practices are intended to provide school administrators, nurses, maintenance and building...
Radon in Schools
For most school children and staff, the second largest contributor to their radon exposure is...
Lead-Based Paint in Schools
The risk of lead poisoning can be reduced when schools are maintained in a way...
Asbestos in Schools
The Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act was established by the Environmental Protection Agency to protect...
Envision Program
Poor indoor air quality in schools has been linked to decreased student and teacher performance...
Resources for Educators and Providers
The Health Department works with a number of State and community partners on research, quality...
Find Health Insurance
Becoming insured is the first step in being able to access health care and screenings...
School Health Resources
Find more information on a variety of state and national school nursing and school health...
School and Early Child Care
Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that...