The School Health Services Program provides coordinated school-based nursing services to ensure quality individualized health services.  Our goal is to facilitate daily school attendance and enhance academic achievement, guiding students toward a healthy future.  We work closely with individualized schools, families and the community in keeping children healthy. We currently have 11 nurses, a full time health educator, and an administrative assistant on staff serving the Hawkins County School System. Below are some of the services we provide:

·         Nurse clinics: caring for students who are sick or hurt

·         Care of students with special medical conditions

·         Oversee/dispense medications according to school policy

·         Coordinates health screenings (communicable diseases, vision, hearing, BMI, scoliosis, BP etc)

·         Immunization audit, monitoring student health records

·         Assesses health needs of students, interprets medical data, writes Individualized Health Plans (IHP) and  follows up on
      referrals as needed

·         Participates with staff in developing and implementing school health programs

·         Instructs school personnel in American Heart Association CPR/First Aid

·         Classroom instruction in all areas of health including puberty, family life, hygiene, dental, nutrition, alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

·         Promotes wellness activities

·         Provides health information and resources to community, parents and school personnel

·         Serves as a resource to the community, students and staff

·         Liaison between home and school regarding health concerns: participating in parent conferences, home visits, referrals

·         Serves on the Truancy Board and Community Health Council

·         Is a  member of community interdisciplinary teams

·         Provides health counseling regarding chronic illness, nutrition, disease prevention and positive lifestyles.