What you need to know about Immunization |
Health Services Department Coordinator
Irma R. Canales, RN
201 E. Expressway 83
La Joya, TX 78560
Phone (956) 584-0841 -
Fax (956) 584-0840
Contact Health Services
Injuries and illnesses sometimes occur at school. In the event that your child is seriously injured or seriously ill, LJISD personnel will immediately notify you or your authorized emergency contacts.
Have you provided the school with your updated telephone numbers?
Mission Statement
The La Joya Independent School District Health Services Department will provide a safe and healthful school environment by focusing on prevention and early intervention. Implementing an ongoing and effective health education curriculum will promote student and staff health safety.
The school nurse takes the leadership role by acting as a liaison between home, school and community promoting an environment of optimal health and wellness conducive to learning:
“ Healthy Children Learn Better”.
Goals
- Provide mandated screening and immunization monitoring
- Provide Emergency First Aid.
- Provide Health Counseling
- Implement Care Plans for children with special health care needs
- Implement and monitor student compliance and immunization laws
- Special Education team member
- Assisting with health related classroom presentations
- Evaluate and monitor communicable and nuisance diseases
- Act as a resource person for faculty and staff
- Focus on prevention and early intervention.