Public Health

Public Health Nurse

We are fortunate to have an on-site Public Health Nurse who work with our tamariki, providing daily health services to meet their medical needs.

Their services include:

• Clinical assistance with health issues

• Information on healthy choices, promotion of well-being and prevention of illness

• Referrals to specialist services

 

Some of the issues they help treat are:

• Eczema

• Rheumatic fever

• Skin Infections

• Asthma

• Allergies

• Wetting, soiling

• Vision and hearing problems

• Immunisation

 

They also provide support in terms of administering medication and monitoring student progress. Further, they visit family and whānau in their homes for follow up, as well as ensuring they can access the support they need.