Gulf Coast Health

Public School Nurses Serve During Pandemic

Public School Nurses Serve During Pandemic Public school nurses are valuable sources for updated and dependable health information in our schools. Nurses helped create pandemic response plans and safety guidelines during student meal distributions.  In addition, they offered advice and support for physical and mental health and wellness in district communication and websites. Laurie Combe, …

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summer meal program in the Houston and Gulf Coast area

Summer Meal Program in the Houston and Gulf Coast Area

1 in every 5 children struggle with food insecurity and hunger in Texas, and when the regular school year ends some children lose regular access to nutritious meals.  The federally-funded SFSP (Summer Food Service Program) offers reimbursement to local organizations that provide free, healthy meals to children over the summer months when there are school …

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