Health Services
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Health Services Overview
You may ask yourself what is Health Services? This presentation is a quick glimpse of some of the basic functions of Health Services in our district. This presentation is limited and does not include all functions related to this department and the information provided is for educational purposes only. If you have any questions related to Health Services, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of our department administrators.
GPISD nurses and health clerks provide service to over 29,000 students as well as numerous employees. School nurses provide a critical role in the education of students by promoting health as well as providing direct care. Some services provided by the nurses:
- Medication administration
- Minor and emergency care
- Diabetes treatment
- Asthma treatment
- Pregnancy monitoring/education
- Health education
- Crisis management
- Vision, hearing and Type 2 Diabetes screenings
- Monitoring ozone action days
- Blood-borne pathogen training
- CPR training
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support maximum learning potential by addressing minor and major health needs through assessment, treatment, education, and prevention.
Vision Statement
Our vision is for each child to experience optimal health, contributing to daily optimal learning experiences, therefore promoting their optimal potential.
Nurse
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The school nurse supports the physical, mental, emotional and social health of students thereby promoting successful learners.
Remember, a note from the student’s physician granting permission to administer medication is required if the student needs to take medication at school. Additionally, the nurse does not administer any over the counter medications without a note from the doctor.
Here are some helpful links:
Warning from the Nurse
When to keep your child home
