Visit the Department of Public Health for a wealth of
information about health and wellness!
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Credible online source for health information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Important information about lice
Lice Website
Compare your eating habits to recommended foods for a healthy
you!
Food Pyramid
Find concise information on communicable diseases, some are
available in other languages
Department of Public Health Disease Fact Sheets
Get answers on issues effecting teens
Teen Health and Wellness Information
Offers trustworthy, up-to-the-minute health advice for parents
and caregivers, along with interactive tools and personalized
content. Backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Healthy Children Website
Lexington's Health Department website
Town of Lexington Health Department
A link to the LHS Stress website designed for students, parents,
and educators.
Reducing Stress and Building Resilency
The Comprehensive School Health Manual is an important resource
for school nurses across the Commonwealth.
DPH Comprehensive School Health Manual
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation New England Chapter offers a
variety of educational resources and support for families
dealing with allergies.
Asthma and Allegy Foundation Education Forums New England Chapter
A trusted source of information, programs, and resources related
to food allergy and anaphylaxis.
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
The Children's Room helps grieving children, teens and families
to go on living fully.
The Children's Room
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. LPS policy
requires student athletes, parents, coaches and school nurses to
take annual training. An online training program is found on
this CDC link.
Concussion Training Website from the CDC
This is a link to a video series designed for Coaches, Parents,
and Student Athletes to gain an understanding of concussions.
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Prevention Programs
Learn about common eye problems with helpful video
presentations
Common Eye Disorders
A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing hearing science
through research and education.
House Ear Institute
Find out about vision impairments that may respond to Vision
Therapy
The Stereo Vision Project