Origin of Program
Pilot demonstration projects which put health department nurses in school health sites have operated in selected county health centers in Kentucky for several years.  These were found to be highly successful in addressing the health needs and issues of pre-adolescent and adolescent children.  In 1992-93, the Green River District Health Department implemented an Adolescent Primary Health Care project, as well as two elementary on-site school based clinics. Today we have 38 sites located in Daviess, Henderson, Ohio, Hancock, Webster, Union and McLean Counties.

Funding
The State Division of Maternal and Child Health, Kentucky Medical Assistance Program, Hager Foundation, and the United Way initially funded the school health clinics. Today our school health sites continue to be funded by the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program and the individual school systems.

Personnel Status
District Staff:
     Director of Nursing – Judy Gilmore
     Nurse Administrator – Renee’ Nall
     Nurse Supervisor – Anita Owens
     Nurse Supervisor – Abby Young
     Nurse Supervisor – Tiffany Nalley
     Senior Support Services Associate – Cathy Kirby
     Senior Support Services Associate III– Debbie Davis
Clinic Staff:
36 Registered Nurses located in 38 schools
2 float nurses and 1 PRN nurse
24 Clinical Assistants

Types of Services
Preventative Well Child Exams, School Physicals, Immunizations, Health and Nutrition Counseling.
School Required Assessments:  Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis
Problem Visits:  Injury and Illness Assessments