Child Feeding Practices
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers support child feeding practices.
Nutrition Staff and Consultants
This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes how health managers work with nutrition staff and consultants to develop nutrition services.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in helping programs meet the nutritional and physical activity needs of each child.
Children with Special Health Care Needs
In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in caring for children with special health care needs.
Medication Administration
In this chapter in the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the role of the health manager in medication administration.
Improving Oral Health for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Children and Their Families
Learn how partnerships can increase access to oral health services for children in Migrant and Seasonal Head Start programs. Find information about oral health care, financing oral health care, and planning ahead.
Creating a Culture of Staff Wellness
In this module, explore how to create an environment that enhances staff physical and mental health. Learn how ensuring staff wellness can reduce stress or depression, unhealthy weight, and infectious diseases.
Principles of Health and Wellness
Program leaders and staff who understand the general principles of health and wellness practices provide effective health services. Explore ways programs promote the health of children, families, and staff.
How to Find Science-informed and Evidence-based Health Information
Health services staff support families by offering current, accurate, and consistent health information. Identify ways to find and use health information to share with families and inform policies and procedures.
Promoting Oral Health in Early Care and Education Programs
Child care health consultants can help early care and education programs find ways to address dental care in young children. Learn how to apply strategies and use resources to promote children’s oral health.