Recession
Collaborative Health Fairs Provide Kids with Free Health Screenings
The school nurse in Alabama’s Geneva County school system gets volunteer help from local doctors and nursing students as he rotates through area schools during health fairs. It’s all part of the statewide KidCheck program that provides free health screenings to school children. The program was designed to improve kids’ access to health care and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New Hampshire District Fights for School Nurses
With the economy in turmoil and states slashing education budgets, it’s no secret that school nurse positions are tenuous. One community however, is fighting back. Last year alone, Haverhill’s (NH) school system lost four nurses to better paying jobs, including the former nursing supervisor, and schools are struggling to find replacements. Unlike some districts, there is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )
