Serves Lake County, IL residents who are underinsured or without health insurance.
111 N. Seymour Avenue, Mundelein 60060
Phone: 566-1530
Call for hours and availability
http://www.healthreachcares.org/
Rosalind Franklin University Health System (RFUHS) provides this mobile healthcare bus, which visits locations around the county. Services include free healthcare screenings and education. Immunizations are not currently available, though RFUHS hopes to offer that service at some point. No insurance required. Staff does not treat illness or injury. Stops include the YMCA (Vernon Hills, Waukegan, Lake Zurich) and Vernon Township.
For a schedule of stops visit http://rosalindfranklin.edu/rfuhs/.
Serves Lake County residents. Call clinics for times and availabilty.
Lake County Health Dept. Website
Serves Lake County, IL residents who are uninsured or underinsured and meet low income qualifications.
1800 Grand Avenue, Waukegan 60085
Phone: 847-360-8800 (Spanish: 847-360-8500)
Call for hours and availability.
http://www.healthreachcares.org/
If your child does not have health insurance, he or she may be eligible for All Kids, a State of Illinois insurance program. Applications are available from your school nurse, or online at http://www.allkidscovered.com/.
United Way of Lake County provides a list of resources, including food pantries, shelters, child care, job training, substance abuse, elderly services, medical assistance and counseling. Available as an online web guide (http://www.findhelplakecounty.org) or as a downloadable file.
Belvidere Medical Building
(Lake County Health Department Clinic)
2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
847-377-8410
Call for appointment
North Chicago Health Center
(Lake County Health Department Clinic)
2215 14th Street, North Chicago, IL 60064
847-984-5230
Call for appointment
North Shore Health Center
(Lake County Health Department Clinic)
1840 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL
847-984-5330
Call for appointment
Mid-Lakes Medical and Dental Building
(Lake County Health Department Clinic)
224 Clarendon Avenue, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
847-984-5130
Call for appointment
Dr. William Kisker, Dental Care of Vernon Hills
701 N. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 320, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
847-918-0001
Call for appointment
Private-practice dentist who often offers free school screenings, as required by the state of Illinois.
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Beginning with enrollment for fall 2012, any child entering 6th grade shall show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose. Students entering grades 7 through 12 who have not already received Tdap are required to receive one Tdap dose regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose.
Any child entering a school program must show proof of having received at least three doses of DPT or DT, with the last dose having been given on or after the fourth birthday. There must be at least six weeks between the first and second doses and at least six months between the second and third doses.
A tetanus booster is due ten years after the last booster.
Any child entering a school program must show proof of having received three doses of polio vaccine, with the last one being administered on or after the fourth birthday. The first two must be at least six weeks apart, and the third one must have been administered on or after the fourth birthday.
Children entering school at any grade level, K - 12 must show proof of having received two doses of live measles vaccine. The first must have been given at or after one year of age, usually as part of the MMR, and the second, no less than a month later. Proof of disease, verified by a doctor, is acceptable in place of immunization.
Any child entering school at any grade level must show proof of having received one dose of rubella vaccine, usually as part of the MMR, given on or after the first birthday. Laboratory evidence (blood test) of antibody titer of 1:16 or greater is acceptable, in place of the vaccine. Reported history of disease is not acceptable proof of immunity.
Any child entering a school program at any grade level must show proof of having received one dose of mumps vaccine, usually as part of the MMR, given on or after the first birthday. Proof of disease, verified by doctor, is acceptable.
Any child entering a school program below the kindergarten level OR entering fifth grade or later is required to be immunized for Hepatitis B. This is a series of three vaccines, given over a period of six months, with at least one month between the first and second doses. This series should be started in the school year prior to the requirement because of the length of time needed to complete the series.
All children less than five years old entering a program below the kindergarten level must show proof of having received one dose of Hib vaccination, given on or after 15 months of age. The Hib is NOT required for children in grades K-12.
As of July 1, 2002, any child entering a preschool or kindergarten program is required to have the Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or provide written documentation of having had the disease.
Mantoux Method. Recommended testing at entry into school.
Additional information is available from the State of Illinois’ Child Health Examination Code.
For a listing of locations where immunizations are given, visit the Local Clinics page.
School Nurses
Elementary North: Deb Geib, 847-990-4514, geibd@hawthorn73.org
Elementary South: Francie Mundrane, 847-990-4815, mundranef@hawthorn73.org
Aspen Elementary: Peg Romberg, 847-990-4314, rombergp@hawthorn73.org
Townline Elementary: Kathy Valentini, 847-990-4914, valentinik@hawthorn73.org
Hawthorn School of Dual Language: Susan Spinell, 847-990-4915, spinells@hawthorn73.org
Middle School North: Kathleen Salse, 847-990-4415, salsek@hawthorn73.org
Middle School South: Deb Sorkin, 847-837-2404, sorkind@hawthorn73.org
Illinois Child Health Exam [Español]
Illinois law requires physical examinations for students entering kindergarten and sixth grade and for new enrollees from outside the State of Illinois. A copy of the health examination report, signed by a physician and dated within the past 12 months, must be on record with the District. Record of immunizations against measles, tetanus, diphtheria, poliomyelitis and pertussis (whooping cough) must also be present. All fifth grade students are required to have hepatitis B inoculations. Beginning in late 2011, the Illinois Department of Public Health began requiring the specific Tdap vaccination (Tetanus/Diptheria/Acellular Pertussis vaccine) for students entering grades 6 through 12. If the health/immunization records are not in compliance with the Illinois School Code and the report is not received by October 15 of the school year, the student will be excluded from school until the report is in compliance.
The exam must be reported on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form, which was updated in January 2011 to accommodate the new Tdap vaccine requirement (see above). Exams reported on IESA Sports Physical forms are not acceptable for this purpose. Parents: Please complete the top of page one and page two, and sign page two of the form. Please keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
Students interested in participating in interscholastic activities offered at our middle schools must have a current annual IESA sports physical on file with the school. Students will not be allowed to attend tryouts until an up-to-date physical is on file. A note stating that the exam was done is not sufficient. For your convenience, you may download the IESA Sports Physical form.
Illinois law requires all students in kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade present proof of a completed dental examination. Once your dentist completes the Illinois Proof of Dental Exam Form, please return it to your school nurse. A list of low-cost and no-cost dental clinics if provided on the Local Clinics webpage. Other related documents include the State’s Dental Examination Waiver Form, which is also available in Español.
The State of Illinois requires mandatory vision examinations of all students entering school in kindergarten (or grade 1) or transferring from a school outside of Illinois. Please have your optometrist or ophthalmologist complete the State of Illinois Eye Examination Report and return it to your school nurse. If you are unable to obtain the required vision examination, please complete the State’s Eye Examination Waiver Form. Forms are also available from your school nurse. Forms must be turned in no later than October 15.
For a listing of locations to obtain physical exams, please visit the Local Clinics webpage.
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January 2012 NEW HEALTH FORM To accomodate the new requirements for Tdap vaccine boosters (please read below), the state has developed a new Certificate of Child Health Exam form, which we are to begin using immediately. Make sure you use the one with January revision date (R-01-12) at the bottom. Parents should continue to fill in the top of both the first and second pages, answer the questions at the top of page 2, and sign after the answers.
November 30, 2011 NEW REQUIREMENT: Tetanus/Diptheria/Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination for 6th Grade and Older: Beginning with enrollment for fall 2012, any child entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades and through high school must now show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose. Make sure you have this immunization before school starts in the fall. As further reminder, children entering 6th grade need to have a physical (Illinois Child Health Exam form) and a dental exam (Illinois Dental Exam form) and parents must also provide Proof of Residency.
November 17, 2011 Target Walk-In Clinic Now Open: The Vernon Hills Target Walk-in Clinic is now open. Services include treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, vaccinations, sports/camp physicals ($59), and more. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic is closed each day from 1:30 to 2 for lunch. (The Mundelein Target also has a walk-in clinic.) More information is available by visiting http://Target.com/clinic or calling 877-798-2743.
November 1, 2011 Free Mobile Community Care Connection Coach Back in Service: The Rosalind Franklin University Health System has put the Community Care Connection mobile health bus back on the road. Formerly known as the Care Coach, the bus had stopped running last spring when Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital stopped providing the service. Services include free wellness screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) and health education. They hope to be able to provide immunizations in the future. Check the November 2011 Community Care Connection schedule, and visit http://rosalindfranklin.edu/rfuhs for updated calendars.
October 15, 2011 Please remember that state law sets October 15 as the deadline for students to provide copies of all required health records. Students who are not in compliance must be excluded from school. Please remember to keep a copy of all records for yourself.
October 14, 2011 Check out the article for parents, And Now A Call From the School Nurse, Um, Secretary, by Michelle Gerdes, posted on October 12, 2011 on The Wall Street Journal website (blogs.wsj.com). Note that every Hawthorn school is staffed with a school nurse. Parents who have specific medical conditions and needs to communicate with our nurses will find a variety of health management plans posted on this site.
May 18, 2011 Advocate Condell Immediate Care Sports Physicals: The Advocate Condell Immediate Care facility at 6 Phillip Road in Vernon Hills offers sports physicals for approximately $86. The site is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. No appointment is needed.
Children’s health is a key element in positive educational outcomes. The goal of Hawthorn District #73 Health Services and our School Nurses is to promote, protect, support, improve and sustain the health, emotional well-being and safety of all students and staff for optimal health, growth, learning, and quality of life. This is accomplished in collaboration with the students, families, staff, administrators, and community resources.
Parents are asked to provide important health and medical information about their student, which is updated each year during the online registration process. Please complete this information as accurately as possible, as this information will accompany your child to the hospital if emergency treatment is needed. It also enables the Nurse to understand your child’s health needs at school. If there are changes during the school year, please be sure to notify the Nurse. This health information is maintained by the Nurse in each building and is kept confidential. Please feel free to contact the Nurse at your child’s school regarding any concerns about your child’s health or medical needs.
Please visit the Section Links, listed in the upper right of this webpage, for more information about required examinations, medication administration requirements and more. Information is also available in the Student/Parent Handbook. Please call the nurse in your child’s building if you need more information or assistance.
Elementary North: Deb Geib, 847-990-4514, geibd@hawthorn73.org
Elementary South: Francie Mundrane, 847-990-4815, mundranef@hawthorn73.org
Aspen Elementary: Peg Romberg, 847-990-4314, rombergp@hawthorn73.org
Townline Elementary: Kathy Valentini, 847-990-4914, valentinik@hawthorn73.org
Hawthorn School of Dual Language: Susan Spinell, 847-990-4915, spinells@hawthorn73.org
Middle School North: Kathleen Salse, 847-990-4415, salsek@hawthorn73.org
Middle School South: Deb Sorkin, 847-837-2404, sorkind@hawthorn73.org
Discussions between the nurse, students, family members, or staff are private. All are welcome to talk openly about themselves, their health, or questions that they may have. The information is not shared with other people without permission. The only exception is if someone may be in danger. If a person prefers a more private place to talk, those arrangements will be made. Student medical records are confidential, as well. They are not released without parental consent. Written parental authorization is required for the school to obtain medical records from outside sources.
Daily attendance is required by the School Code of Illinois. Student absences for any reason other than illness are strongly discouraged. If your child is going to be absent from school, parents must call the school by 9 am on each day of absence to report and explain the reason for the absence. The school phones have answering machines that can receive messages before and after school hours.
If a student needs to be excused from P.E. or recess for a brief period of time (no more than three school days), parents may write a note, explaining the reason. For a longer exclusion, a physician’s note is needed. Notes should specify the reason for the exclusion and the duration. Both parent and physician notes are kept on file in the student’s health record in the Nurse’s office.
If your family is moving outside of the school district, we would like to help make your transition as smooth as possible. When you are sure of your plans, please notify the school in writing. If you request it, the nurse will copy the most current health information for you to hand carry to the next school. This will simplify the medical portion of the registration process there.
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