School Health Services
Recent ActivityInstructor: Mr. Costello & Mrs. Wolf
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School Nurse Team
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Costello, Mr. John |
Voicemail: (609) 407-4000 x8513
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| Wolf, Mrs. Ginny Elementary School Nurse Nurse's Office |
Voicemail: (609) 407-4000 x8514
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Announcements alterations in school schedule days offPlease be advised that there will no school for students on November 3 2009 due to Election Day.
School will not be in session on Nov 5th and 6th due to the NJEA convention School will be abbreviated on November 25th. Middle School students will be dismissed at 1 pm and elementary students have a 1:15 pm dismissal. School will be closed on November 26 and 27 2009 due to Thanksgiving holiday Immunization ScheduleAll your questions about immunizations can be found by clicking on this website Call Mrs Wolf or Mr Costello if you have questions or concerns
http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/vaccine.html New immunization requirements for students entering grade 6 in September 2009Be sure to update your child's immunization record with Mr. Costello as soon as possible. If your child will be entering grade 6 in September please review the link below.
http://www.lbihealth.com/immunizations.htm Healthy School CommunityParents, make sure you visit the Healthy School Community site. It contains updates on the Healthy School Committee and information and ideas to keep you and your family healthy.
Mrs. Wolf and Mr. Costello, School Nurses When should my child receive his/her physical exams for school?Physical exmanaitions are part of preventative health measrues which may detect illness that if left unchecked can lead to long term medical issues. we strongly recommend annual physical examinaitons with your child's family health provider What about physical exams for sports and why are they done this way?N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2 (Required Student Medical Examinations) is an administrative code established by the NJ Department of Education. N.J.A.C. 6A:16-2.2 discusses why there are requirements for students to participate in school sponsored sports and how these requirements are to be implemented.
Please see Forms & Info and click on website: information about physical examinations below to get full details. What is MRSA and what does this mean to me and my childMRSA is a type of staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people. Staph that are resistant to the antibiotic methicillin (and other related antibiotics) are known as Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA. More information can be found by clicking on the following:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/aip/research/mrsa.html http://www.nata.org http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/mrsa/index.shtml and typing the key word: MRSA Health Information UpdatesParents, if your child has received any new immunizations or there has been any changes in his or her health status (illnesses, injuries) please notify us so their health card can be kept up to date. Thank you, Mrs. Wolf and Mr Costello
 Always Remember Your Bicycle HelmetHelmet use isn't just a good idea, it's the law!
Mr. Costello and Mrs. Wolf Discussion Topics Telephone Numbers Special Health Bulletins Forms & Info
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Websites the regions largest heath care provider has information for all ages. Check out the links below to explore the possibilities link here to learn about the fun and infomative events of 2009 how do I find out about school health rules and regulations? teh FDA has lots of information about food, medicines and health lifestyle choices find out about how to help your child stay healthy In the state of New Jersey, immunizations are required under State Sanitary code, chapter 14 please check the weblinks listed to get full information this is a great chance to view the latest information on food and nutrition. The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association was founded in 1984 to promote public and professional awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD or RSDS), also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS I)  Child Mental Health Resource PageClick here for definitions and information on common mental, emotional, and behavior disorders in young people. N.J. Department of Health and senior Services The NJ Department of Health and Senior Services provides information about public health services in the State. Please check their website for more information. 609-588-7512 National Black Nurses Association - (NBNA)Welcome - Dedicated advancement of African-American nurses and improving the healthcare of African-Americans. |
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