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Worcester public school nurses meet with school committee members

From the Massachusetts Nurse Newsletter
May 2009 Edition

MNA committee member Jane Leidel describes an encounter with a student as Denise Khalili, School Committee member Dottie Hargrove, Ellen Capstick and Nicole Kazarian listen.
 

The MNA Worcester Public School Nurses hosted a “meet and greet” with members of the Worcester School Committee on Monday, April 13, 2009. The event was attended by School Committee members Jack Foley, Brian O’Connell, Dottie Hargrove and John Monfredo. Bargaining unit leaders Nicole Kazarian, Denise Khalili, Tami Hale, Ellen Capstick and Jane Leidel gave a comprehensive presentation which highlighted the work they do and the vital service they provide to the children of Worcester. The presentation evoked a compelling discussion between elected officials and nurses. School Committee members and nurses pledged to maintain ongoing communication around school health needs in Worcester.