School Health
Filling the Gaps. Care for Every Student.
Virtual Nurses Supporting Every Student
Schools work hard to create safe, healthy environments for learning. Yet, not every building can staff a full-time nurse, and gaps in coverage leave office staff and teachers handling urgent health needs.
With Avel eCare School Health, districts gain access to experienced school nurses—available within minutes via secure video connection. From urgent illnesses to chronic care support, our team ensures students receive safe, timely care while easing the burden on school staff.
Why Partner with Avel eCare School Health
Schools across the country choose Avel because we:
- Deliver rapid response to illness or injury—often in under a minute
- Support chronic condition management (asthma, diabetes, allergies, seizures)
- Oversee medication administration and refill questions
- Provide mentoring for new school nurses and policy guidance for leaders
- Reduce liability risk and ease decision-making for office staff
- Offer scheduled behavioral health sessions for students in need
90% of calls result in students returning to class—improving attendance and learning outcomes.
How Telehealth Works in Schools
When a student needs care, Avel eCare School Health integrates seamlessly into your building:
- Immediate access: Staff use a telehealth tablet to connect with a nurse, often within 60 seconds.
- Virtual assessment: Nurses guide staff using thermometers, stethoscopes, otoscopes, and exam cameras.
- Care coordination: Nurses advise staff, communicate with parents, and document encounters in the school system.
- Follow-up support: Nurses recheck students after observation and provide referrals if needed.
- Behavioral health access: Students with ongoing needs can be scheduled with a pediatric-trained therapist.
Services for Schools and Students
Avel eCare School Health nurses help schools address a wide range of needs:
- Backup care when an on-site nurse is unavailable
- Support for daily diabetic care, carb counting, and insulin administration
- Guidance for 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) plans
- Case management for medication orders, side effects, and refills
- Health education to create safe, supportive learning environments
- Emergency planning and staff training for urgent situations
Benefits for Districts and Communities
Partnering with Avel eCare School Health brings measurable advantages:
- Cost-effective coverage compared to substitute or part-time staff
- Support for office staff by reducing pressure and liability in health decisions
- Improved attendance with fewer unnecessary student dismissals
- Better chronic disease management for conditions like diabetes and asthma
- Behavioral health support with measurable improvements in student well-being
- Mentorship for new nurses and ongoing collaboration with district leaders
Avel eCare School Health:
Partners in Care
Avel eCare School Health Awards
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- 2023 Hero Award (American School Health Association)
- 2021 Community Star Award (National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health)
- 2020 Outstanding Rural Health Program for North Dakota
In the News
- Telehealth Programs are Helping to Put School Health on the Curriculum | Healthleaders | 02/08/2023
- Virtual School Nurses Can Play a Pivotal Role in Schools | eSchool News | 01/05/2023
- Avera Studies Impact of Virtual Health Care in Schools Without Nurses | Dakota News Now | 05/26/2022
- Maine Prepares to Bring Remote Nursing to Public Schools | Daily Nurse | 04/07/22
- Virtual Nurses Now Keep Maine School Students Safe and Healthy | HealthTech Insider | 04/04/22
- eCare Program Expands how Kids Access Healthcare While in School | Sheila Freed | 11/29/21
