Public Health Nurses provide support to schools in this region in the areas of health education and helping students to make healthy lifestyle choices. They act as a vital resource for school staff and may be available to make presentations or provide information on topics related to the school curriculum including: smoking, drugs and alcohol; healthy lifestyle choices; communicable and sexually transmitted infections (STIs); reproductive health; self-esteem; healthy relationships and teen pregnancy.
One-on-one health counseling is also available for students on referral from school guidance counselors. Students may also contact the Public Health Nurse directly to arrange a confidential discussion.
← Affiliate Health Corporations operate through a signed Service-Purchase Agreement with Southern Health-Santé Sud.
← This symbol identifies facilities offering health and social services in both English and French.