School Health works to promote good health and school success of children and adolescents.The service offers schools expertise in:
-Nutrition,
-Behavioral health,
-School nursing and clinical coordination and
-Assistance for school health centers
School Health staff members manage and monitor approximately 130 contracts for school nurses (School Nurse Funding Initiative) and school health centers who receive state appropriated funds. The staff also provide:
-Direct services
-Program development
-Health education
-Consultation and technical assistance to strengthen and support community school nurses and school health centers
The service benefits students and their families as well as educational staff who require support of health personnel with students who have health care needs.