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STUDENTS
Physical Education
& Physical Activity Environment &
Health Services EMPLOYEES Engagement Family Physical COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social & FAMILIES
Nutrition
Community
Services
Involvement
Psychological
Services
HEALTHY SAFE
CHALLENGED SUPPORTED ENGAGED
Social &
Environment
Emotional
Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate
Wellness Education
Health
Services
COMMUNITY
Comprehensive School Health Services
Comprehensive School Health Services, provided by special state funding, allowed the Florida Health Palm
Beach County to broaden the scope of the services available to meet the needs of the local community for
low-income, high-risk students.
 The Comprehensive Schools were:
o Atlantic Community High
o Glades Central Community High
o Carver Community Middle
The goals of the program were to reduce risk taking behaviors that lead to teenage pregnancy and sexually
transmitted diseases, to prevent abuse of substances such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and to promote
access to counseling and health services. During FY22, there were 154 health education classes taught in
classrooms to more than 4,000 students.

Full School Health Services

Full School Health Services, provided by special funding, allowed Florida Health Palm Beach County to build
collaborative relationships with school staff and community agencies, involve students as responsible part-
ners in their care, and encourage the role of parent/guardian.
 Genesis Community Health Clinic provided services at two School Based Health Clinics in Palm Beach
County:
o Comprehensive physical services
o Onsite mental health services
o Easy or immediate access to healthcare
 Genesis Community Health Clinic services were provided at Atlantic Community High and Boynton
Beach Community High schools. Services at each school were provided by:
o Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
o Licensed Clinical Social Worker
o Staff Assistant

 Genesis Community Health Clinic provided the following types of services to students:
o Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injury
o Well-child exams
o Management of chronic health conditions
o Basic laboratory services
o Medication prescription services
o Mental health services and interventional counseling
o Emergency dental care referral

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