http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices en hunwickd@hawthorn73.org Copyright 2010 2010-08-17T18:29:29+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/local_health_clinics/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/local_health_clinics/#When:18:29:29Z La Puerta Abierta/Open Door Clinic (HealthReach) 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/ Community Care Connection Mobile Health Unit 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/. Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center Serves Lake County residents. Call clinics for times and availabilty. Lake County Health Dept. Website Lake County - Belvidere Medical BUilding 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-377-8400 Lake County - North Chicago Health Center 2215 14th Street, North Chicago, IL 60064 Phone: 847-984-5200 Lake County - North Shore Health Center 1840 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, IL Phone: 847-984-5300 Lake County - Mid-Lakes Medical and Dental Building 224 Clarendon Avenue, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 Phone: 847-984-5100 Lake County - Northeast Satellite 1819 27th Street, Zion, IL 60099 Phone: 984-5400 Lake County - Grand Avenue Health Center 3010 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-377-8817 Health Reach Clinic 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/ All Kids Insurance 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 “Find Help in Lake County” 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. Dental Services 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. Local Clinics 2010-08-17T18:29:29+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/new_student_registration/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/new_student_registration/#When:14:42:40Z Illinois law requires physical exams for all students entering school. New enrollees from outside the State of Illinois have thirty days to present an exam that is less than a year old on a form comparable to the Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination. A complete record of all immunizations is required, as well. Students who have transferred from within Illinois must present up to date health records upon registration in order to begin attending Hawthorn schools. More information about required physical, dental and vision exams is available on the Physical Exam health tab. The nurse at each building reviews these records and notifies parents of any health records which are not in compliance with the Illinois School Code. Since Illinois immunization requirements may differ from other states or countries, we work closely with families to help them complete the requirements so that their child may attend school. Please communicate any specific health issues directly with your nurse, so that we can all work together to support your child. More information is available on the Medications and Health Management tab. Please contact the nurse in your child’s building if you need assistance in locating a health provider or see the listing in this website under Local Health Clinics. New Student Registration 2010-03-19T14:42:40+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/immunizations/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/immunizations/#When:20:36:38Z The Illinois State Board of Education School Code and Child Health Examination Code (77 Ill Adm. Code 665) requires specific immunizations for a child to attend public school. NEW REQUIREMENT:  TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA/ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS (Tdap) 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. DIPTHERIA-PERTUSSIS-TETANUS (DPT) 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. DIPTHERIA-TETANUS (DT) A tetanus booster is due ten years after the last booster. POLIO (IPV or OPV) 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. MEASLES 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. RUBELLA (GERMAN MEASLES) 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. MUMPS 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. HEPATITIS B 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. HIB (HAEMPHILUS INFLUENZA TYPE B) 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. VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) VACCINE 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. TB SKIN TEST 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. Immunizations 2010-03-18T20:36:38+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/medications_and_management_plans/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/medications_and_management_plans/#When:20:34:11Z Medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter, require the completion of a Medication Authorization Form/Student Agreement. A physician’s signature is required in many instances. It is also important that medication that comes to school is provided in original, labeled containers. Any medications held in the nurse’s office that are not picked up at the end of the year will be safely discarded. For more information, please consult the Medication Authorization Form or talk with your school nurse. For students with specific health needs, please download and complete any of the applicable management plans and return them to your school nurse. Health Management Plan Severe Allergy Management Plan Asthma Management Plan Diabetes Management Plan IL Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan Seizure Management Plan Medication Authorization Form & Student Agreement Form 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 Medications / Management Plans 2010-03-18T20:34:11+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/vision_and_hearing/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/vision_and_hearing/#When:20:31:57Z Illinois State law requires that schools screen students for vision problems in kindergarten, second, and eighth grades, as well as all new students, teacher or parent referrals, and students who receive special education services. Hearing screening is required for students in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, as well as for students receiving special education services, new students, and teacher or parent referrals. The Nurses notify parents if results indicate that a student’s vision or hearing needs further evaluation. Financial assistance is available to families that do not have health insurance. Please ask the Nurse in your child’s building for information. Vision / Hearing 2010-03-18T20:31:57+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/physical_examinations/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/physical_examinations/#When:19:55:16Z Section Downloads Illinois Child Health Exam  [Español] IESA Sports Physical Illinois Dental Exam Form Illinois Eye Exam Report Eye Exam Waiver PHYSICAL EXAMS AND IMMUNIZATIONS 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. SPORTS PHYSICALS 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. DENTAL EXAMS 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. VISION EXAMS 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. LOCAL HEALTH CLINICS For a listing of locations to obtain physical exams, please visit the Local Clinics webpage. Physical Exams 2010-03-18T19:55:16+00:00 http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/mission/ http://www.hawthorn73.org/index.php/healthservices/mission/#When:19:52:24Z NURSE NEWS 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. MISSION 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. 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 CONFIDENTIALITY 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. ATTENDANCE 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. PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCLUSION 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. MOVING 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. Health Services Home 2010-03-18T19:52:24+00:00