Health, Education, and Wellness
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation
Through this program Leslie County children newborn to five years old can receive a brand new book in the mail each month. Books are age appropriate and contain ideas promoting love of reading and learning, regard for diversity of people, self-esteem and confidence, appreciation of art, and school readiness, among other things. These books are colorful, fun, and educational.
Dolly Parton began this program in 1996 in her home county of Sevier County, Tennessee. A local organization champions the program by raising money to pay for the books, registering children, and working with The Dollywood Foundation to ensure delivery of books. In Leslie County this organization is COLLY.
If you know of a Leslie County child, newborn to five years old, who is not registered in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, registration brochures are available at the Leslie County Public Library, the Leslie County Health Department, any of our school clinics, or from COLLY. Parents are children’s first and most important teachers; please read to your child!
Since becoming involved in this program, COLLY has registered over 500 children to receive books!
Reading Tutoring in partnership with Leslie County Schools
Through this program, identified students receive individual or small group instruction in literacy skills from word identification to basic comprehension to higher level thinking skills. Students at Stinnett Elementary, Hayes Lewis, Big Creek Elementary, and Leslie County Middle School have participated in this program.
http://www.leslie.k12.ky.us
Dental Program in partnership with the University of Kentucky’s North Fork Valley Community Health Center in Hazard Through this program Leslie County elementary-age children receive dental screenings and an opportunity for follow-up dental care in the form of thorough exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. Dental screenings are done in the school, while follow-up work is conducted on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, a fully equipped, two-station mobile dental office.
In conjunction with this dental work, COLLY has partnered with the Leslie County Extension Office to provide dental education with 1st through 3rd graders. Lessons and activities focus on the importance of brushing and flossing regularly, visiting the dentist regularly, and choosing foods and drinks that are good for teeth.
Dental Myths
Keeping Teeth Healthy
The Beech Fork Clinic at Stinnett in partnership with The Frontier Nursing Service, Leslie County School Board, and Stinnett Elementary
In February of 2007, health care services began at Stinnett Elementary. A Family Nurse Practitioner, a Licensed Practical Nurse, and an Administrative Assistant provide well-child screenings, daily sick care, medical referrals, and sports physicals for the children of the school. Since its opening, healthcare providers have had over 5500 visits at this clinic.
FNS at Hayes Lewis in partnership with The Frontier Nursing Service, Leslie County School Board, and Hayes Lewis Elementary
In August of 2008, health care services began at Hayes Lewis Elementary. A Family Nurse Practitioner, a Licensed Practical Nurse, and an Administrative Assistant provide well-child screenings, daily sick care, medical referrals, and sports physicals for the children of the school.
FNS at W.B. Muncy in partnership with The Frontier Nursing Service, Leslie County School Board, and W.B. Muncy Elementary
In August of 2008, health care services began at W.B. Muncy Elementary. A Family Nurse Practitioner, a Registered Nurse, and an Administrative Assistant provide well-child screenings, daily sick care, medical referrals, and sports physicals for the children of the school.
COLLY Clinic page
After School Club in partnership with Leslie County Elementary Schools
A goal of the health care clinics at our elementary schools is to create and support a culture of healthy living. In line with this goal, COLLY has partnered with school staff to hold an after school program two days a week at all four Leslie County Elementary Schools. During this program children participate in health and science enrichment activities as well as various physical activities. Reading and math skills are emphasized in these activities. Healthy snacks are provided; children are encouraged to try a variety of foods they may not regularly be exposed to.
After School Club provides a safe, healthy, and fun after school experience for all participating students.
Health Education in partnership with The Leslie County Extension Office, The Frontier Nursing Service, and Leslie County Elementary Schools
Staff at the school clinics promote healthy living through a health education curriculum created specifically with our children in mind. Topics covered are: healthy back to school habits, nutrition, physical activity, oral health, general hygiene, and summer safety. In conjunction with the clinic's health education program, Extension Office Agents and health care providers from The Frontier Nursing Service teach lessons on topics such as making good food choices, body systems, first-aid, and accident prevention.
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/leslie/
http://www.frontiernursing.org
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