Public Health Nurses in Schools

Public Health Nurses (PHNs) work with schools to support the health and well-being of children and youth.

All schools receive access to school-aged population health information and resources. Some schools receive targeted services, meaning regular PHN support. These schools were identified through a collaborative process between Public Health Services and School Boards, informed by population health assessment data such as the Child & Youth Health Atlas

School program services for all schools

All schools receive universal services. Contact School Program by emailing [email protected] for consultation with a Public Health Nurse, Dietitian or Physical Activity Specialist to support with:

• Child & Youth Health Atlas
• High-quality, board approved classroom resources
• Your school’s Health Action Team
• Healthy Schools Certification
• Access to a City of Hamilton and/or Public Health Services department (dental, vision, immunization, infectious diseases)
• Active Sustainable School Travel plan
• School Program Services for All Schools 2024(PDF, 351.91 KB)

School Program Services for Targeted Schools

Targeted schools receive additional services to:

• Inform and assist in developing health and well-being goals as identified on the School Improvement Plan (SIP) or School Annual Plan (SAP)
• Engage and support student, staff and community groups in identifying health goals and comprehensive action plans
• Support high-quality, board approved classroom resources
• Connect the school to community resources
• Co-facilitate evidence-informed, board approved Social Emotional Learning 
• Consult with Principals and Teachers on Ministries of Health and Education guidelines and policies
• Support coordination of other Public Health school-based services as needed
• Public Health Nurse Services for Target Schools 2024(PDF, 189.27 KB)