All services except Vital Records, Food Protection Services and the Water Lab will be unavailable at the James O. Goodwin Health Center on Dec 9-10 due to boiler repair. We apologize for the inconvenience.
All services except Vital Records, Food Protection Services and the Water Lab will be unavailable at the James O. Goodwin Health Center on Dec 9-10 due to boiler repair. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Monthly THD Epidemiology Blog
Educators, We Appreciate You! 📝
It’s Back to School! Thank you to all the amazing teachers who joined the Tulsa Health Department’s Epidemiology Program at the Discovery Lab’s Educator Appreciation Night on August 8, 2024!
We had a fantastic time discussing healthy classrooms and disease prevention strategies with nearly 350 passionate educators. Our teachers participated in a quiz game center on diseases of all kinds, a “Don’t Bug Me” booth for access to all things Louie, and a “go-fish” game to build awareness around emergency preparedness. Your commitment to fostering safe and clean learning environments for students truly inspires us!
🖍️ Healthy Classroom Housekeeping Poster:
We asked teachers to brainstorm healthy behaviors to keep classrooms germ-free, and they delivered!
Key suggestions included: Hand Washing (centered and emphasized as the most crucial point), “Sanitize hands after blowing your nose,” “Don’t share food or drinks!” “Sneeze in your elbow,” “Wash your hands for 20 seconds” …and many more.
Below are the lists we gathered from the teachers for the poster:
📌 Create Your Own Poster:
Encourage your students to participate in making a colorful, engaging poster to remind everyone of these healthy habits. Choose a fun title like “Healthy Classroom Heroes” and make it interactive with a Classroom Health Pledge! 💪
🎒 Classroom Go-Bag for Emergencies:
We also shared tips on building a Classroom Go-Bag for emergencies or disaster preparedness. Some essentials teachers came up with included First Aid Kit, Flashlight & Extra Batteries, Snacks & Water Bottles, Emergency Contact List, Sanitizing Wipes & Hand Sanitizer…and more practical items to keep your classroom prepared for anything!
Here are some ideas for the Classroom Go-bag:
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