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Simply Healthcare, the School District of Palm Beach County and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County will begin distributing 10,000 digital thermometers to students on September 3 at 12 area schools across the Glades region. 

The goal is to ensure that students in underserved communities across Palm Beach County have the basics needed to care for their health. 

Thermometers are an especially important tool during the pandemic and enable families to monitor on daily basis for a high fever that may signal COVID-19. This is a proactive step to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other easily transmitted diseases in school and in the community.

“We can help children succeed by ensuring they have basic resources to remain safe and healthy,” said Holly Prince, president of Simply Healthcare. “This is a small step that will help families protect themselves and the people around them. In these uncertain times, Simply Healthcare will continue to work with community organizations across the state to bolster efforts to protect the health of the people in our communities.”

“Our goal in Palm Beach County is to ensure our students have a healthy, safe and rich learning environment where they can feel secure and flourish in their studies,” said Marcia Andrews, District 6 of School District of Palm Beach County. “I am grateful for our partnership with Simply Healthcare so we can supply our students with tools that promote health and wellness.”

The schools set to receive free thermometers are:

  • Gove Elementary School
  • Rosenwald Elementary School
  • Glades Central Community High School
  • Pioneer Park Elementary School
  • Glade View Elementary School
  • Crossroads Academy
  • Lake Shore Middle School
  • Belle Glade Elementary School
  • West Technical Education Center
  • Pahokee Elementary IB World School
  • Pahokee Middle Senior High School
  • K.E.C. Canal Point Elementary

“Here at the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, we connect the business community to education through initiatives like this digital thermometer giveaway,” said James Gavrilos, President & CEO of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. “These thermometers equip underserved students in our community with the materials they need to ensure they and their classmates are receiving the care and education they deserve. We are proud to partner with Simply Healthcare and the school board to distribute essential resources to our children.” 

To promote the health, safety, and welfare of students and staff, the School Board approved a policy this month that states families are expected to screen students for a fever and other potential symptoms each day before sending their child to school.

About Simply Healthcare
Simply Healthcare is a Managed Care Plan that offers plans in Florida for residents eligible for Medicaid, Medicare and Florida Healthy Kids benefits. To learn more, visit www.simplyhealthcareplans.com

About the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County is the nexus of the Palm Beach County public-school system, the private sector and the community. The Education Foundation facilitates student achievement by supporting high-quality public education through partnerships, grants, events and public awareness.