Health Services
Health Services
Health Services
Health Services
Healthy Students. Ready to Learn.
PLESD Health Services supports the health, safety, and well-being of students throughout the school day. Our health team works with families, school staff, and healthcare providers to address student medical needs, manage health conditions, administer medications, complete required health screenings, and help students remain healthy and ready to learn.
District Health Service Team
PLESD's Health Services team provides support across our schools and works collaboratively with families, school staff, and healthcare providers to meet student health needs.
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Alisa Correia
PLESD District Nurse
Office: 530-743-4428 Ext. 1747
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Andrea Jurado
Health Technician
Cobblestone
Office: 530-634-9723 Ext. 1247
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Alexandra Enns
Health Technician
Rio Del Oro
Office: 530-749-0690 Ext. 1132
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Lily Retana
Health Technician
Riverside Meadows
Office: 530-743-1271 Ext. 1305
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How We Support Students
Our Health Services team provides a variety of services to support student health, safety, and well-being throughout the school day. We work closely with families and school staff to help ensure students have the care and support they need to be healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
- First Aid & Emergency Care
Support for injuries and illnesses that occur during the school day. - Medication at School
Administration of authorized prescription and over-the-counter medications according to district procedures. - Student Health Plans
Individualized support for students with asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, seizures, and other ongoing medical needs. - Immunizations & Health Requirements
Assistance with California school immunization requirements and required student health documentation. - Health Screenings
Vision, hearing, and other required screenings conducted at designated grade levels. - Illness & Communicable Disease Support
Guidance for families regarding illness, contagious conditions, and when students should remain home.
Health Information & Forms
Find important health information, required forms, and resources to help support your child’s health and well-being at school. Use the links below to access guidance on immunizations, medications, communicable diseases, health requirements, and other school health topics.
When to Contact Health Services
Our Health Services team is here to help when your child has a health concern or medical need that may affect them during the school day. Please contact your child’s school health office if any of the following situations apply.
📌 If your child has a medical condition requiring special accommodations.
📌 If your child needs medication administered during school hours.
📌 If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious illness.
📌 If you have questions about immunization requirements or health screenings.
For routine health questions, contact your child's school health office. For districtwide health-plan questions or specialized medical needs, contact the District Nurse.
When Your Child Is Sick
Please keep your child home when they are experiencing symptoms that may prevent them from participating comfortably in school or may spread illness to others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I do if my child needs medication during school?
Families must provide the required authorization before medication can be administered at school. Visit the Medications at School page for forms and requirements.
- Who should I contact if my child has a serious medical condition?
Contact your child's school health office or the District Nurse so appropriate health information and support can be established before or during the school year.
- What immunizations does my child need?
California requires specific immunizations for school attendance, including additional requirements before seventh grade. Visit the Immunization Requirements page for current information.
- When should I keep my child home from school?
Students should remain home when illness prevents them from participating comfortably in school or when symptoms may indicate a contagious condition. Refer to the district's illness and communicable disease guidance for details.
- Will I be contacted if my child becomes sick or injured at school?
School staff will contact a parent or guardian when a student's illness or injury requires additional care, early dismissal, or medical attention.
