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 School Nursing Department can be contacted at 978-674-4305.

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 them directly at 978-674-4305.   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.