School Health Information and Resource Links
Find answers to your school health questions by clicking on the links below. This information is provided by Alpena Public Schools and is meant to be a resource. It is not intended to replace the need for your health care provider's attention. If you need assistance contact APS District Nurse Lisa Thayer (989) 358-5946 or email Lisa Thayer
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Healthy Schools
Healthy students are better learners, and academic achievement bears a lifetime of benefits for health. Schools are an ideal setting to teach and provide students with opportunities to improve their dietary and physical activity behaviors and manage their chronic health conditions (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, food allergies, and poor oral health). When school health policies and practices are put in place, healthy students can grow to be healthy and successful adults.
Michigan Department of Education and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Guide to Managing Communicable Disease in Schools
Michigan Department of Health
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Michigan Department of Education School Health and Safety
When students and staff are safe and healthy, academic achievement is increased. Healthier and safer students make more productive choices. This aligns with goal 3 of the State's Strategic Education Plan of improving the health, safety, and wellness of all learners.
District Health Department No. 4
(989) 356-4507
Health Issue Fact Sheets
For family convenience, we have published some fact sheets on common health concerns. Click the links below for more information. These fact sheets are not a replacement for personalized healthcare advice. For more information, contact your physician or Health Dept. No. 4 at (989) 356-4507.
Email Lisa Thayer
School Nurse
The School Nurse is located within F-House at Alpena High School.
Phone: (989) 358-5946