In Innsbruck, school health is coordinated and organised by Service Unit Healthcare The aim is to promote pupils' health in the long term, recognise risks at an early stage and take preventative measures.
School examinations
Service Unit Healthcare organises regular school examinations at municipal compulsory schools and at the polytechnic school. Among other things, children's height and weight, eyesight, hearing and general health are checked. These examinations serve to recognise possible health problems at an early stage and initiate further measures if necessary. This ensures that all pupils receive the best possible support in their development.
School doctors at municipal schools
| Doctor | School |
|---|---|
| Dr TeresaFrebold | Mariahilf primary school St. Nikolaus primary school Secondary school Hötting |
| Dr AnnaKöcher | Mühlau primary school |
| Dr SandraMassimiani | Leitgeb I primary school Primary school Leitgeb II Secondary school Ilse-Brüll-Gasse |
| Dr. Anida Mehic-Yagdi | Primary school Dreiheiligen Primary school Innere Stadt Secondary school Leopoldstraße |
| Dr. Sadan Pomaroli | Primary school Altwilten Neuarzl Primary School Daniel Sailer School |
| Dr VeraRittenschober | Gabelsbergerstraße Secondary School Secondary school Reichenau |
| Dr. Ingrid Rohracher | Reichenau Primary School |
| Dr HediSchullian | Primary school Allerheiligen Primary school Amras Angergasse Primary School Primary school Sieglanger School on the Inn |
| Dr Christoph Schullian | Franz-Fischer-Straße primary school Saggen primary school (Sieberer) |
| Dr HasimaTuna | Arzl primary school Primary school Pradl Polytechnic School |
Dr KristinWedekind | Primary school Hötting Primary school Hötting West Secondary school Hötting West |
| Dr IngeWerus | Secondary Music School Innsbruck Secondary school Olympisches Dorf |
| Currently vacant | Primary school Igls-Vill Secondary school Pembaurstraße |
Status: May 2026
School vaccinations
School immunisation campaigns are another important component of school health. These offer easy and safe access to recommended immunisations directly at school. Immunisations make a significant contribution to preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting both the individual and the community. The Healthcare Department provides parents with transparent information about the vaccinations on offer and ensures that they are carried out professionally at school.
Lice infestation in communal facilities
Infestation with head lice is not a question of personal cleanliness. Lice can also easily colonise and multiply on a hygienically maintained head. One of the main reasons for the increasing prevalence is a lack of knowledge about the transmission, reproduction and effective control of these parasites.
A typical sign of head lice is severe itching of the scalp. If this occurs, the scalp should be carefully examined. Lice are often difficult to recognise with the naked eye, so it is advisable to use a magnifying glass or a special metal nit comb with closely spaced teeth. As lice prefer warm areas, they are particularly common behind the ears and on the back of the neck.
If you discover lice on your child, they should be treated with a suitable anti-lice product. As lice are mainly spread through direct head-to-head contact, it may be advisable to treat the whole family as well. In addition, do not be afraid to inform all close contacts, especially the parents of your child's friends and the respective school or kindergarten. Only timely information and joint action can effectively prevent further spread.