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South Portland High School T: (207) 767-3266 F: (207). 767-7713
Eileen Spencer M. Ed, BSN, RN spencei@spsdme.org
Jenn DiMauro BSN, RN dimaurje@spsdme.org.
Welcome to South Portland High School Health Services Website.
The purpose of this site is to allow families of South Portland High School students better access to health related information and health forms.
South Portland High School is partnering with Greater Portland Health to open a School Based Health Center (SBHC).
The School Based Health Center offers a variety of healthcare services to students directly in schools. This allows for easy access and scheduling for healthcare & saves time for student and parents/guardians. We welcome ALL students to enroll in the SBHC, even if they have a primary care provider elsewhere. We coordinate care with Primary Care Providers while providing easy to access services within school.
Services offered include:
Primary medical Health Services, Sports Physicals, Treatment of Minor illnesses, Management of Chronic conditions, Vaccines, Family Planning services, and Behavioral Healthcare
Health Center Enrollment Forms in:
English French Portuguese Spanish Somali
Dental Enrollment Forms in:
English French Portuguese Lingala Spanish Somali Arabic Khmer
Current COVID Isolation Protocol (per CDC recommendations)
Isolate for 5 days; count is day 0-5
Return to school/work on day 6 if symptoms are resolving and no fever for 24 hours without acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Day 0 is the first day of symptoms or, if asymptomatic, it is the day of the positive test
Masking indoors days 6-10 is strongly recommended
There is no quarantine for close contacts or travel
No physical distancing or mandatory masking in schools
Vaccines and boosters remain an important part of our protection from severe illness resulting from COVID. For more information on whether you or your students are eligible for a booster, U.S. CDC web page
Prevent Text Neck Pain
Pain associated by having your head in a forward position for extended periods of time.
Raise the phone close to eye level to avoid tilting head forward
Take frequent breaks from any type of head forward posture
Stand up straight to keep body aligned in a neutral position - chin tucked, shoulders back
Arch and stretch neck and upper back to ease muscle pain
Exercise regularly for a strong and flexible back and neck
Texting and Driving
AT&T's Texting & Driving Campaign Urges Consumers That "It Can Wait".
Checking your phone for 5 seconds while driving 55mph is like driving the length of a football field blindfolded
Tens of thousands of people are inured, hundreds die every year
75% - Using GPS on their phone
68% - Read texts, emails, media
67% - Choosing music to play
60% - Writing texts, emails
54% - Surf the web
52% - Taking pictures / videos
38% - Playing games
Cold versus Flu
The Differences Between Colds versus Flu
You wake up coughing, sneezing and congested and feel like you don't even have enough energy to get out of bed. You're sick!
The flu and the common cold are both viral respiratory illnesses.
Flu symptoms (fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough) are more intense. Cold symptoms are usually milder and more likely to include a runny or stuffy nose.
How the Sun Sees Us
The importance of Sunscreen
Headaches
Headaches
Headaches are the top reason why students go to the school nurse’s office and a major cause of missed class time.
Researchers at Children’s Mercy Hospital have just launched a tool that they believe could help thousands of local families and is also already getting international attention.
Students also learn that stress, eating habits, hydration and adequate sleep can also play a role in headaches.