ORS Coordinated School Health

05/20/2023

05/09/2023

May 9th is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Did you know that can be found in fake Oxy, Percocet, Adderall, and Xanax? Always order your prescriptions from a licensed doctor, and never take anyone else's pills.

03/13/2023

Thank you for joining us!!

We had a great time at Jefferson Middle School’s STEM Night last week! We partnered with the National Guard to invite parents to the “Stashed Away” trailer, an interactive prevention education program.

02/18/2023

Food budget hit hard?
💚Join us at the Oak Ridge Winter Farmers' Market INDOORS Saturday. You can double SNAP/EBT benefits at the Welcome Desk for produce, up to $20 per day.

➡️Order by NOON Thursday for home delivery or curbside pickup: https://bit.ly/3zxTKry

❄️ INDOOR Winter Farmers’ Market, through March 25
⏱ Saturdays, 9 am to Noon
📍 St Mary's School Gym
📍 323 Vermont Ave., Oak Ridge TN
✅ Market Map: https://bit.ly/mapWFM
🥕Producer-Only Market

02/17/2023

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Check out the clinic-specific Facebook Events for parking information and a detailed parking map. Free dental, vision and medical. No ID required. First come, first served.

📍 - Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Feb. 18-19) - https://fb.me/e/3W1IpmeFd

02/14/2023

It's Day 2 of the ORS Va**ng Prevention Week and today we want to look at the question, "Is va**ng safer that smoking regular ci******es?" Many people think that's true, but scientist aren't sure. Scientist also aren't sure if e-ci******es actually help people who smoke regular ci******es quit. In fact, one study found that adults who use e-ci******es to help them stop smoking actually end of smoking both e-ci******es AND regular ci******es. The best option? Don't start smoking or va**ng in the first place and if you already are, check out the flyer below for one resource to help you quit.

02/13/2023

It's Va**ng Prevention Week in Oak Ridge Schools! This week we are focusing on something that seems to be everywhere these days--e-ci******es and va**ng. There is a lot of wrong information out there about these devices and we want to make sure that our students, parents and staff understand the dangers of using v**e devices. For example, have you ever been told that it's just water v***r coming out of v**e? It's actually an aerosol that contains dangerous substances, including ni****ne and chemicals that cause cancer. There is plenty to learn this week, so follow us to learn more facts or better yet, join us at our "Navigating Life through the Va**ng Drug Epidemic for Parents/Guardians" on February 15th from 5-6 pm at the ORHS Amphitheatre.

Sign up here for a chance to win a $100 gift card:
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02/06/2023

Congratulations to Oak Ridge Schools Preschool for winning the annual ORS Rethink your Drink Competition! They won $250 for their Healthy School Team by filling 2.56 water bottles per student last week! Thank you to all ORS schools that competed! Keep rethinking your drink for good health! Linden Elementary Glenwood Elementary Woodland Elementary School-Oak Ridge Robertsville Middle School Jefferson Middle School Oak Ridge High School

02/06/2023

Thank you Well Childfor taking care of our Glenwood Elementary School students today! Well- Child provides physicals and optometry exams during school to children whose parents sign them up. This is just one way we are trying to keep ORS students healthy and ready to learn!

02/03/2023

Today is Day 5 of the RETHINK YOUR DRINK Challenge! Remember today and everyday it's important to think about what you drink and put into your body. Help reduce your risk of cancer, obesity and diabetes by choosing to drink water instead!

02/02/2023

Today is Day 4 of the RETHINK YOUR DRINK Challenge! Did you know that drinking a 20 oz soda requires 30 minutes of jumping jacks to lose those calories? So today instead of drinking sodas or sugary drinks, try drinking water!

02/01/2023

Today is Day 3 of the RETHINK YOUR DRINK challenge. Did you know that drinking sugary drinks, like sodas doubles your risk for getting cavities. The acid and sugar in these drinks can cause tooth decay...often after 1 sip! So, today and everyday try drinking water!