Supporting Healthy Schools
Our program offers school staff specialized resources, training and expert guidance to foster safe and healthy learning environments. Whether it's managing chronic conditions or promoting mental wellness, the Children’s Nebraska School Health team is dedicated to supporting schools by ensuring students receive the care they need to succeed both in and outside the classroom.
The MIND Book - Digital Resource Guide
A Guide on Student Mental Health. Easy-to-use tools and tips to: spot signs of student distress, create calming spaces, understand mental health conditions and work with families to support students’ mental & emotional health.
The MIND Book
The MIND Book provides school health staff with tools to identify distress, create calming spaces, understand conditions, and collaborate with families. Developed by Children’s Nebraska School Health Team with experts and agencies, is a practical guide for supporting student mental health.
Project ADAM: Become a Heart Safe School
Project ADAM – a program focused on making sure schools are prepared for sudden cardiac arrest – can assist schools in becoming more heart safe environments.
School Health Learning Collaborative
Join us for an engaging and supportive learning collaborative focused on a wide range of school health topics. Let’s work together to foster a healthier school environment for everyone.
Visionmobile
The Vision Mobile at Children's Nebraska delivers essential eye care services to children throughout Nebraska, including screenings, exams, and referrals. This mobile clinic enhances access to eye care, helping to promote healthy vision for all children.
Virtual School Health
The Virtual School Health Program connects students with trusted pediatric experts so they can get timely care and real-time support right at school.
Contact Us
Children’s Nebraska School Health team is available to assist schools 1:1 with specific needs, resources and questions.
Andrea Riley, BSN, RN School Health Liaison, State School Nurse Consultant
Jewel Schifferns, LCSW School Social Work Coordinator
Katie Thompson, BSN, RN Manager of School Health
Kim Castellano, M. Ed. Project ADAM Coordinator