School Programs

The Porcupine Health Unit delivers programs and services to all schools within its catchment area. The Porcupine Health Unit works with schools to promote the health and well-being of the school community. The staff can assist your school by providing high quality instruction and programs, in shaping a healthy physical environment and supportive social environment as well as by being an involved community partner.

Public Health Nurses in schools can link you to many Health Unit services

Your Public Health Nurse can provide support with:

• assessing the health needs of your school or an individual class,
• developing a strategy to address identified health issues,
• assisting with implementation of planned activities,
• evaluating the success of planned activities.

Did you know?

Have you applied for the Healthy Schools Recognition Program?

Contact your
PHU Public Health Team

or email schools@porcupinehu.on.ca

for further information.