Show CHIL 0 0 child health day may alay 2 1 2939 1939 centers attention of the V U S on its public school health program la in miami fla an unusually broad student health program is followed outdoor classes form an important in part of 0 the program designed to benefit the transient student ot of which florida has many after enrolling johnny receives receive a general checkup check up from a physician v ca I 1 Z weights of pupils are kept carefully from the time they enroll until the term ends and their heigh heights tg too are registered on charts wit ident to parents dental hygiene is taught by aid of charts and children are closely examined for toot foot defects say ah now urges the doctor as he thoroughly examines the tonsils of all students registered health data is carefully compiled tor for reference purposes 4 at tim the younger pupils are anxious to receive their florida orange juice or milk this is supplied free of charge A 0 4 7 11 athletics are considered line fine I 1 bu ba not for weak hearts A physician examines tho the pumps of these youngsters before they pre are allowed to engage in any strenuous sports on the school playground Offie officials fils say that early training causes the children to be health conscious in later years and for that reason is an invaluable asset to the nation as a whole |