Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through our mission to serve, heal, lead, educate and innovate.
Ochsner Children's Hospital is recognized for its professionalism and outstanding patient care in nursing. Through our School Nurse Program, Ochsner Children’s Hospital is proud to partner with K-12 schools by providing a dedicated school nurse on-campus to fit your particular school’s needs. School nurses are supported by our Healthy Schools pediatric provider team so that students can receive high-quality healthcare while still being able to attend school. In addition to supporting school nurses on-site, Healthy Schools offers numerous resources including preventative screenings, professional development, and health and wellness education for students, families, and educators.
The Ochsner Healthy Schools Program also supports School Based Health Centers which are comprehensive healthcare clinics housed within school facilities. Students can receive medical and mental health services from a licensed physician, nurse practitioner, licensed clinical social worker, or psychiatrist during the school day. Ochsner Children’s Hospital partners with School Based Health Centers by providing direct access to our trained pediatric clinical team.
Learn more about our program.
Interested in working with an Ochsner school nurse? Email healthyschools@ochsner.org to set up an introductory meeting with Medical Director, Christina Cannizzaro Horsman, MD.
School Nurse Offerings
Benefits of Having a School Nurse
Growing up, you may have made a couple of trips to the school nurse. They can mend a scraped knee or help to stop a nosebleed, but did you know that a school nurse can also help manage chronic diseases that students may have and so much more?
Health Resources for Students
If you are a parent, you have probably noticed the endless amount of resources online. We've compiled a list of the most helpful options when it comes to your child's health.
