Mayor James J. Fiorentini > Press Release

May 2, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

MAYOR FIORENTINI ANNOUNCES HEALTH SERVICES GRANT AWARD

Mayor James J. Fiorentini today announced that Haverhill has been awarded a renewal of the Essential School Health Services Grant by the MA Department of Public Health.

This grant will help to ensure the health and safety of the students of Haverhill Public Schools.

In order to qualify for this award, the City of Haverhill’s School Health Department needed to meet seven components:

1. School health service program infra-structure
   
2. Collaboration with the comprehensive, coordinated health education program, tobacco control program, etc.
   
3. Plan for linkage of students with primary care providers, dental providers, behavioral/mental health programs (as needed), community prevention programs, and health care insurance.
   
4. Development of a management information system.
   
5. Implementation of performance improvement (continuous quality improvement) and evaluation programs.
   
6. Services to private schools located in the applicant’s community
   
7. Collaboration/consultation/networking among school nurses.

Mayor Fiorentini stated:

“I am pleased our School Health Department has received a renewal of this important grant award and has demonstrated a continuation of high quality standards in delivering services to our student population. This award shows the dedication and professionalism of our school nurses and staff in the School Health Department and I commend them on this award.”