School Outreach
School Outreach | Athletic Trainers and School Nurses
At Compass Memorial Healthcare, we value the communities we serve and are committed to supporting them in meaningful ways. As part of that commitment, we provide essential healthcare resources to the school districts within our service area.
We proudly offer Athletic Trainer and School Nurse services to each school district at no cost to the district, helping ensure students have access to high-quality medical care where they learn and play.
Athletic Trainers
Having an Athletic Trainer in a school provides important benefits for student-athletes, coaches, parents, and the school as a whole. Athletic Trainers play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to perform.
Key Benefits include:
- Student Health and Safety: Immediate injury care, early injury recognition, concussion management, and emergency preparedness
- Injury Prevention: Proactive strategies to reduce the risk of sports-related injuries
- Rehabilitation and Return-to-Play Support: Safe, guided recovery following injury
- Support for Coaches and Staff: On-site medical expertise and collaboration
- Reduced Liability Risk: Proper documentation and medical oversight
- Parent and Community Confidence: Trust built through consistent access to a trained medical professional
Meet our Athletic Trainers:
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Ashley L Dickey, MS, LAT, ATC English Valleys Community School District -
Rhianna Freiburger, DAT, LAT, ATC Williamsburg Community School District -
Chance Baburek, LAT, ATC Belle Plaine Community School District -
Cale Jamesson MS, LAT, ATC Iowa Valley Community School District -
Kaiden Fiebelkorn MSA, LAT, ATC HLV Community School District
School Nurses
Having a school nurse who is connected to a hospital and local clinics creates strong benefits for students, families, schools, and the broader healthcare system. This connection ensures coordinated, responsive, and high-quality care throughout the school day.
Key benefits include:
- Better Continuity of Care: Seamless communication between schools, hospitals, and clinics
- Faster Access to Medical Services: Streamlined referrals and timely follow-up care
- Improved Student Health Outcomes: Early identification of health concerns, effective management of chronic and behavioral conditions, and improved attendance and academic performance
- Streamlined Access to Healthcare Resources: Support for families navigating care needs
- Emergency Preparedness: Hospital-linked nurses trained in current emergency protocols
- Strong Emergency Coordination: Enhanced response during medical emergencies or public health situations
- Increased Trust and Credibility: Families gain confidence knowing the nurse is part of a larger medical network
- Support for Schools: Medical oversight, training, and best-practice guidance
Meet Our Nurses:
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Tonya Axmear, RN English Valleys Community School District -
Jenna Sherman, RN Williamsburg Community School District -
Taryn Colburn, RN Belle Plaine Community School District -
Kiley Koenig, RN Iowa Valley Community School District -
Stephanie Klemish, RN HLV Community School District -
Crystal VandeKamp, RN BGM Community School District
Supporting Well-Being In Every Student
Through our School Outreach program, Compass Memorial Healthcare is proud to invest in the health, safety, and success of our students. By partnering with local school districts to provide Athletic Trainers and School Nurses at no cost, we help remove barriers to care, strengthen community trust, and support student well-being both in and out of the classroom. Together, we are building healthier schools and stronger communities.