Health Care District of Palm Beach County Recognizes Its Nurses

This year, the Health Care District is marking a milestone as its School Health program, which staffs more than 200 nurses in 169 public schools, celebrates its 15th year. The District’s school nurses care for more than 174,000 Palm Beach County public school students who visit their health rooms to be treated for injuries, illness, or chronic conditions, like asthma and diabetes.

 

The School Health program is recognized as a national model. Last year, the Health Care District’s school nurses treated more than 45,000 student injuries and managed more than 173,000 health screenings, including vision and hearing. The Health Care District administers the program in collaboration with the School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Health Department, which have been dedicated partners since the program began in 1997.

 

Photo courtesy: John Ricksen Photography.