Health Services (Nurse)
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Health Services, known as ''The Nurse’s Office", is a part of the Division of Student Services. Health Services is coordinated by a team of licensed Registered Nurses and Clinical Staff, including Illinois Certified School Nurses, with the assistance of a health clerk. The licensed clinical staff provides daily health care for illnesses, as well as coordinates emergency care for students and staff. Directing the comprehensive school health program, which meets the needs of the students, school, and community, is an integral part of this role.
The following services are among those offered by the Health Services Office:
- vision and hearing screening
- counseling students with their personal health needs
- medication coordination
- recommendations for educational adaptations as necessary for individual needs including special education
- recommendations for the adaptive physical education program
- works as a liaison between the school, student, parent, and physician regarding the student’s health status when under a physician’s care
- assistance for families in using available community health resources
- compliance supervision with physical and immunization regulations with the Illinois School Code and Illinois Department of Public Health
- maintenance of up-to-date cumulative health records.
It is our belief that in order for a child to be successful academically, we must first look at their overall health. Nutrition, exercise, relaxation, good communication, healthy relationships, stress management, immunizations, physical, dental, vision, and hearing exams are all part of looking at each student in a holistic manner. We believe that these physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs are essential and provide a foundation on which learning can then take place. We, as licensed registered nurses, along with school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors, teachers, ESP staff, coaches and administration all hope to provide a healthy environment in which your child can grow to his/her potential.
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BGHS.Nurse@D214.org
Shannon Niemi, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN
Certified School Nurse
847-718-4171Catherine Martin, BSN, RN
Health Services Supervisor
847-718-4313Mary Bakal
Health Clerk
847-718-4239