The Goals of the School Health Plan

Assure access to primary health care.

Provide a system for dealing with crisis medical situations.

Provide a mandated screening and immunization monitoring.

Provide systems for identification and solution of students' health and educational problems.

Provide a comprehensive and appropriate health education.

Provide a healthful and safe school environment that facilitates learning.

Provide a system of evaluation of the effectiveness of the school health program.

The school nurse in West Hartford has traditionally assured access to primary health care by developing and maintaining links with community agencies. For families who do not have insurance, please contact the school nurse for information regarding the Husky Health Plan .