Health Services

Health Office: 508-829 - 6771 Fax: 508-829- 1689

Health Office Staff:

Secretary: Karen Pirani : Ext: 1331

karen_pirani@wrsd.net

Nurse: Louisa Corazzini BSN, RN, NCSN: Ext. 1333

louisa_corazzini@wrsd.net

Nurse: Lynn Snee BSN, RN: Ext. 1330

lynn_snee@wrsd.net

In the role as primary medical provider at WRHS, the school nurse:

• Provides health assessments, first aid, and emergency care
• Conducts state mandated screening, including vision, hearing, height & weight (BMI), postural, and SBIRT(Screening, Brief, Intervention, and Referral to Treatment)
• Develops and implements Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs) for students with special health care needs
• Oversees medication administration and assessment for prescription and over the counter medications
• Maintains confidential student health records
• Provides link to access community resources
• Provides health counseling and education individually and in the classroom setting as appropriate
• Monitors immunization compliance and communicable disease

Promoting A Partnership

Parent/Guardians have a major role in the health and well-being of their children. It is important for the school nurse and parents to work together to provide a healthy learning experience for their child. Parents can assist by:

• Sending in completed health forms
• Updating emergency telephone numbers and contacts in PowerSchool & Emergency Card
• Obtaining immunizations and physical exams yearly as required
• Communicating with the school nurse any health concerns you have about your child