Health Resources for Schools

Anaphylaxis

• Food Allergy Canada
• Food Allergy Research Education (FARE)
• Ministry of Education-Online Anaphylaxis Training

Asthma

• Lung Association-Asthma Friendly Schools

Bed Bugs

• Bed Bugs
• To report bed bugs or other pest infestations call 905-546-2489

Child Welfare

• Catholic Children's Aid Society
  905-525-2012
• Child & Adolescent Services
• Hamilton Children's Aid Society
  905-522-1121

Dental and Oral Health

• Dental services and clinics
  905-546-2424 ext 5369
• Dental Kits: Email phssupplies@hamilton.ca
• Dental Clinics & Programs
• Oral health screening will be available for all JK, SK and Grade 2 students. Additional grades may be screened based on the previous year’s oral health screening results.

Diabetes

• Canadian Paediatric Society-Type 1 Diabetes in Schools
• Diabetes Canada

Epilepsy

• Epilepsy Ontario

Food Access Guide

• The Food Access Guide – Eating Well in the City of Hamilton

Food Safety

• Food Safety
• Call 905-546-2489 for Public Health Inspection

Growth and Development

• Growth and Development Resources for Schools
• Sexual Health information line: 905-528-5894

Head Lice (Bug Busters Clinics)

• Canadian Paediatric Society Head Lice
• Head Lice Bug Busters Clinic
• Treatment for head lice is covered by OHIP+