The School Health Division covers twenty-eight (28) public (5 which are alternative schools) and nine (9) private/parochial schools.  For more information about Lowell Public Schools, click here.
 
This division is made up of a Nursing Coordinator, 3 Clinical Nurse Managers, 34 School Nurse positions and 2 Vision & Hearing Screeners.  The Nursing Coordinator can be contacted at 978-970-4010 Ext 4305.

The primary role of the School Health Services is to improve student health, which will support student learning.  The goals that guide the City of Lowell School Health Division include:

• Linking children and families with health insurance and a family doctor.
• Protecting the health and wellness of the school  population as a whole.
• Insuring a safe and healthy environment.
• Providing learning opportunitites to promote individual and community health.
• Insuring compliance with Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Immunization requirements.
• Combining health education with health services to address the many issues affecting the health of students.

Should you have a question regarding the School Health Division, please contact the Nursing Coordinator, at 978-970-4010 Ext 4305.   If you have a specific question for your child’s School Nurse, you can find contact information listed by school in the School Nurse Directory by Name of School.