School Health

The School Health Program at the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County consists of Registered Nurses who are committed to providing comprehensive health education to students attending public school in Escambia County, Florida.

Our program staff uses evidence-based, interactive curricula to encourage students to adopt a healthier lifestyle by practicing behaviors and making choices that will positively impact them throughout their lives.

The School Health Program also provides written educational materials for the students’ families and for school faculty and staff members, to promote healthy lifestyles within the entire school community. 

School Entry Requirements

Evidence of a Physical Exam

Must be completed within 12 months prior to the child's school entry date. Parents may submit the School Entry Health Exam (DH 3040) or provide a copy of an exam obtained from their current health care provider that includes the components of DH 3040.

• Parents should obtain a copy of their child's medical history/medical exam before leaving their current state of residency when moving to Florida.

Florida Certification of Immunization or Exemption

Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to preschools, school (public/private k-12), licensed childcare facilities, and family daycare homes, each child shall have on file one of the following:

• Florida Certification of Immunization (Form DH 680)
• Florida Religious Exemption from Immunization (Form DH 681)

Location and Contact Information

Downtown Service Center
1300 West Gregory St.
Pensacola, FL 32502

The School Health office is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 850-484-5100.