School Health Services

Akron Children’s Hospital School Health Services is dedicated to supporting the academic success of children and youth through health promotion, education and child advocacy. School Health Services nursing staff are an extension of Akron Children’s Hospital in the school community. We promote and advocate for student health and wellness in school. We help manage patient populations and individual student health needs in the school setting.

School nursing, a specialized practice of nursing, protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. In partnership with Akron Children's Hospital, our school nurse provides care coordination, advocacy for quality student-centered care, and collaboration in designing systems that allow individuals to develop their full potential. (adopted from National Association of School Nurses, 2017). Here are some of the services they provide:

• Take care of small injuries and check if your child is too sick to stay in school based on established medical guidelines.

• If your child needs medicine, they make sure they take it safely and follow the doctor’s orders. 

• Help students with health issues like diabetes, asthma, or allergies by making sure they're comfortable in school. 

• They are available to help if you're worried about your child's health or need help locating a doctor.

• Work with your school to create plans for emergencies or accidents with prompt and appropriate responses.

• Provide educational programs and hands-on training to students, teachers and staff so they know how to stay safe and what to do if someone is hurt or has a medical emergency.

• Help students develop healthy habits and stay ready to learn.

• Health and Medical Forms
• Health Guidelines for School Attendance
• Immunization Information
• Safe Snack List
• School Health Topics/Resources
• Vision and Hearing Screening