LHS HEALTH OFFICE
LHS HEALTH OFFICE
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LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL | 95 GRASSY GUTTER ROAD | LONGMEADOW, MA 01106 | P 413-565-4220 | F413-565- 4233
LHS SCHOOL NURSE
LHS SCHOOL NURSE
Meaghan Perry
413-565-4220 Ext. 2418
413-565-4220 Ext. 2418
MISSION
MISSION
School Health Services foster growth, development and educational achievement of Massachusetts' students by promoting their health and well being. It monitors health status and identifies and addresses the unmet needs of students, families, and school personnel. It builds public and private partnerships to ensure quality services that are effective, culturally appropriate, and responsive to the diverse, changing needs of students and their communities. Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services
All Longmeadow Public School nurses are registered nurses with experience in pediatrics or public health. All school nurses, like teachers, are certified by the state. The nurses must meet the same continuing education requirements as teachers as well as the requirements to maintain their nursing licenses.
School nurses are available to perform first aid on staff who may require it. They are available to do blood pressure readings upon request. Nurses also conduct a yearly flu clinic for employees.
POSTURAL SCREENING
POSTURAL SCREENING
All students in Grades 5-9 are screened annually for scoliosis. Parents are notified of any deviations.
CONDITIONS FOR EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL
CONDITIONS FOR EXCLUSION FROM SCHOOL
When a student is diagnosed with conjunctivitis, the student cannot return to school until he/she has had 3 doses of the prescribed medication. Students may also be excluded if their immunizations are not up to date according to state guidelines.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Heights and weights are checked and graphed intermittently throughout the student's school career. Parents are notified when there is a marked deviation from the previous results.
VISION & HEARING
VISION & HEARING
Vision and hearing screenings are performed periodically throughout the student's career. Parents are notified of abnormal results.
ATHLETIC EXAMINATIONS
ATHLETIC EXAMINATIONS
A documented physical exam by a health care provider is required annually for all students who participates in sports. If a hardship exists then the school physician is available to perform a brief exam. This must be arranged in advance with the high school nurse.
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