The mission of the Health Services Department is to strengthen the educational process of students by maximizing the quality and quantity of in-class time and decreasing the incidence of health related absenteeism by both students and staff.

The Health Services Department offers a combination of comprehensive health services, supplemental health education, and promotion of a healthful school environment by serving students, parents, school personnel, and the community-at-large. Emphasis is placed on a healthy lifestyle thru four major areas: prevention, promotion, health education, and screening.

The campus nurse, a health specialist, is an active member of the educational team who is concerned with the whole child, consequently, promoting optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social development. Currently, UISD employs 45 Registered Nurses, 6 Licensed Vocational Nurses, 29 Health Assistants, 1 Department Secretary, and 1 Health Assistant to meet the many needs of 43 school campuses, PEP, JJAEP, district offices and services areas.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact your respective school health professional. Click here for a list of school health professionals.