Courtney Lehman honored for nursing skills
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has recognized Courtney Lehman as its second DAISY award recipient. Lehman works in the Med Surg II Unit and was honored for her connection with patients and families, while showing empathy and demonstrating a caring attitude in nursing care. As the honoree, Lehman received a certificate and a sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by the Shona Tribe in Africa.
Get school immunizations early
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County reminds parents to have their children immunized early to avoid the back-to-school rush. Parents of kindergartners and seventh-graders are encouraged to review their children’s immunization record to ensure readiness for the upcoming school year.
If parents do not have a copy of the child’s immunization record, they should ask their provider about Florida Shots, the database that records immunizations. Students entering college also are encouraged to ensure their immunizations are up to date.
The following vaccines are required for children entering preschool and kindergarten through grade 12: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B. Students entering college should check with health services at their respective college regarding requirements.
For information on upcoming back-to-school immunization events, visit Pasco.FloridaHealth.gov/.
