Health Services

Welcome to Mt. Lebanon School District Nursing Services Department

The Nursing Services Department's Mission is: To foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of each student by promoting his or her health and wellness in a safe and supportive environment.

According to the National Association of School Nurses, “School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being and academic success and lifelong achievement of students.”

Mt. Lebanon School Nurses support learning by: 

  • Providing support and coordinating care for children with chronic health problems.
  • Actively collaborating with faculty/staff/parents/community providers to help achieve student wellness.
  • Being active members of student support/assistant teams
  • assessing and treating day-to-day illnesses and injuries that occur during the school hours.
  • Performing health screenings as mandated by the PA Department of Health.
  • Reviewing and monitoring immunizations on all children.
  • Providing health education and wellness programs to students and employees.
  • Providing nursing services as needed.
  • Providing a safe and healthy environment for students/employees.

Deanna Hess, RN, MSEd, CSN
Chairperson, Health Services Department
dhess@mtlsd.net
412-344-2049