Information on Pertussis:
   EARLY ALERT TO SCHOOL - Assembly Bill 354
     (September, 2010)
   Letter from the County Superintendent of Schools
     (August, 2010)

District Health Services Staff

    Diane Stevenson, R.N.

    Nancy Adian, R.N.

        Health Clerks

           Geneva Franciosa, Cloverland Elementary

           Karen Gratigny, Oakdale High School

           Karen Hart, Oakdale Junior High

           Stephanie Hicks, Magnolia Elementary

           Mariane Meck-Kendig, Fair Oaks Elementary

           Sherry Waterworth, Sierra View Elementary

  A glance at a school nurse's responsibilities

The practice of school nursing began in the United States on October 1, 1902 when the initial role of the school nurse was to reduce absenteeism by intervening with students and families regarding health care needs related to communicable diseases. While the nurse’s role has expanded greatly from its original focus, the essence of the practice remains the same. The school nurse supports student success by providing health care assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting.

1. The school nurse provides direct health care to students and staff.

2. The school nurse provides leadership for the provision of health services.

3. The school nurse provides screening and referral for health conditions.

4. The school nurse promotes a healthy school environment.

5. The school nurse promotes health.

6. The school nurse serves in a leadership role for health policies and programs.

7. The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers.

Community Health Information

• Questions and answers about Swine Flu (H1N1).
     Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
         - English
         - Spanish
     World Health Organization
         - English
         - Spanish

• What you should know about MRSA.
     Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

• What you should know about head Injuries.
     English
     Spanish

• Is your child too sick for school today?
     English
     Spanish

• Attention Deficit Disorder
• National Deficit Disorder Organization
• ADHD What Parents Should Know
• ADHD Afraid to Ask
• Parenting ADHD
• Asthma
• AsthmaMoms: Families helping families
• Asthma Flag Program
• Backpacks
• Diabetes
• Epi-pens
• Meals Matter - Nutrition Information
• Kids Health - Emotions and Behavior
• Head Lice
• Heat Stroke/Exhaustion

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