Health Services

The GPISD Health Services Program is comprised of 40 registered nurses and 2 health clerks.  The nurses and health clerks provide services to over 25,000 students as well as numerous employees.  School nurses provide a critical role in the education of students by promoting health and providing direct care.  The program provides services related to immunizations, communicable diseases, medication administration, care for acute and chronic illnesses, nursing procedures for the medically fragile, minor and emergency care, diabetes treatment, asthma treatment, pregnancy monitoring/education, bio-terrorism, health education and crisis management.  Other services address the potential for health problems and include vision, hearing, scoliosis, and Type 2 Diabetes screenings.  School nurses also promote a healthy school environment by monitoring ozone action days, providing blood-borne pathogen training, CPR, unlicensed diabetic care assistance training and first aid to the staff.  The school nurse serves in a collaborative role with other educators in providing services in the following areas: Coordinated School Health, Special Education, Section 504, Life Skills Program for Student Parents (PRS), and the General Education Homebound (GED) program.  The school nurse supports the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students thereby promoting successful learners.

Pat Shull
Director of Health Services
972-237-4027

Lydia Patlan
Secretary

972-237-4013