The Westfield Public Schools Health Services Program provides health and nursing services for all the students K-12. The goal of the Health Office in the 9 schools is to support the educational process by promoting optimum wellness and working closely with the parents/guardians to:

• Assess and evaluate the health needs of students

• Accommodate students with specific health concerns

• Serve as a health resource for the school community

The Comprehensive School Health Services provided to the students include but are not limited to:

• Blood Pressure, Height, & Weight Screenings

• Vision Screening

• Audiometric Screening

• Health Appraisals and Referrals

• Scoliosis Screenings

• Maintenance of health records

• Compliance with State Immunization Requirements

• Administration of medications prescribed by a physician

• Assessment and provision of initial care for illness/injury

• Management of the School's Emergency Team

• Liason between school, parents, physician and community agencies