School Nurse - Health Services

Ms. Patti Beard
Ms. Mary Ballard

The School Health Program is open every school day. It is staffed by two full time nurses certified by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Important Notice Regarding the H1N1 (swine flu) Virus.

The components of the School Health Program include:

Provision of Health Services

• Prevention and control of disease
• Provision of first aid & emergency care
• Appraisal of health status
• Screening, referral & follow-up treatment
  • vision
  • immunization
  • hearing
  • sport physicals
  • dental
  • height/weight
  • scoliosis
  • blood pressure
• Planning for students with special needs
• Promotion of sanitation/universal precautions
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to identify students at risk
• Interagency networking to assure health care services

Ensuring a Healthful School Environment

• Adherence to standards re. Lighting, ventilation, heating, etc.
• Minimize environmental hazards
• Tobacco and drug free environment
• Sanitary, clean, well maintained physical plant
• Periodic inspections
• Supportive & caring emotional climate
• High academic expectations
• School wide health promotion initiatives