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The School Health Program is a vital part of the Public Schools of Brookline. Our nurses bring clinical expertise and a strong commitment to student wellbeing, supporting both health and learning in every school.
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Mission of the School Health Program is to foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of all students by promoting health and wellness in the following ways:
The Mission of the School Health Program is to foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of all students by promoting health and wellness in the following ways:
Providing first aid, emergency treatment, intervention, and referral for physical, psychological, social-emotional and behavioral issues
Providing first aid, emergency treatment, intervention, and referral for physical, psychological, social-emotional and behavioral issues
Administering direct care for special medical needs
Administering direct care for special medical needs
Monitoring health status and management of screening programs to identify health concerns
Monitoring health status and management of screening programs to identify health concerns
Building partnerships to ensure referral to quality services that are effective, culturally appropriate and responsive to the diverse and changing needs of our students and their families
Building partnerships to ensure referral to quality services that are effective, culturally appropriate and responsive to the diverse and changing needs of our students and their families
PSB nurses are guided by the Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice from the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This framework shapes our daily work and ensures consistent, evidence-based care for all students. Click the image to learn more.
The Public Schools of Brookline Wellness Committee supports student health across nutrition, physical activity, mental health, substance use prevention, healthy relationships, and climate awareness. Active since 2007, the committee brings together district leaders, school nurses, PE/health staff, special education, food services, human services, teachers, parents, and community members.
Read the Wellness Policy and learn more at BrooklineWellness.weebly.com or contact Tricia Laham at Tricia_laham@psbma.org.
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