Health Services

Welcome to Middletown Schools Health Services, where we prioritize scholars' health for their overall growth and success. Our team is dedicated to providing a comprehensive care approach, covering physical, mental, and emotional health, ensuring a supportive environment for every scholar to excel.

We collaborate extensively with school staff, community agencies, and healthcare providers to offer a holistic support system for scholars, their families, and the broader school community. Our services include first aid, chronic disease management, mental health support, emergency response, and health screenings for new entrants and specific grades. The District Nurse Practitioner also conducts health appraisals and physicals for sports and work permits. While we facilitate school health screenings, annual physical exams by a primary healthcare provider are highly recommended.

Immunization compliance with New York State requirements is mandatory for school attendance, as is a physical examination for new entrants and students in selected grades. Our Health Services newsletter provides resources on nutrition, activity, and mental health, supporting wellness at home.

Medication administration at school requires both a healthcare provider’s order and parental consent. Health education, delivered by our nurses, focuses on developing healthy habits early, including hand washing and dental care. We ensure confidentiality in line with HIPAA and FERPA regulations.

Our community partnerships—including the Lions Club vision screenings, Healthy Smiles preventive dental care, and Open Airways asthma education—help us enhance the health services we provide for students. For any health-related questions or concerns, your child’s school nurse is always available to assist.