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Norman Regional Health System - School Health Services
Through a collaboration with the school district, Norman Regional arranged to help fund a school health services program, which provides health services personnel at each school site. Norman students now have access to five school nurses, five licensed practical nurses, and 15 trained health assistants.
What is it?
Through a collaboration with the school district, Norman Regional arranged to help fund a school health services program, which provides health services personnel at each school site. Norman students now have access to five school nurses, five licensed practical nurses, and 15 trained health assistants.
Who is it for?
The school district's 15,000 children.
Why do they do it?
On its own, Norman Public Schools was able to hire only two school nurses and two part-time health assistants, who worked primarily with special needs students.
Impact
Last year's 63,847 student visits ranged from dispensing medicine to blood sugar checks to administering first aid. The program's uniqueness has earned it recognition from the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, Association of School Business Officials, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition.
Contact: David Whitaker
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 405-307-1000
E-mail: dwhitaker@nrh-ok.com
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