Health

Head Start of Greater Dallas has an Advanced Practice Nurse which coordinates the delivery of health & dental services and a Health Specialist and Health Assistant at each center. All content area staff ensure that screenings are done within 45 days of enrollment. Health staff ensure physicals and dentals are done within 90 days.

Efforts are made to ensure that each family obtains a “medical home” and that all children eligible for Medicaid or CHIP are enrolled. The Health staff track immunization records and schedule all follow-up medical treatment. Health staff also assists with medical appointments when indicated.

Health staff assist in establishing relationships with healthcare providers (PCP, dentist, specialist, etc.) to ensure families receive appropriate care.