Board Report June 2024

Section 2:

SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER The mission of the School Based Health Center at Pontiac Township High School is to improve the overall physical and emotional health of students working in cooperation with the existing school health education program and community health care services. We are here to help improve your child’s health to keep your student in school, healthy, and ready to learn. The School Based Health Center is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, and Professional Support Staff. The Health Center is funded by a grant from the Department of Human Services with donations from Pontiac Township High School, Humiston Trust, Livingston County Health Department, and others. The Health Center Provides services including: Routine medical care including acute and preventative including treatment for conditions that may cause absence from school (headaches, cramps, upset stomach); administration of all prescription and non-prescription medications; emergency care; immunizations; mental health counseling services (ISU and IHR); laboratory screening; nutrition services; health education including reproductive health education, substance abuse, and violence prevention (in collaboration with LCHD); referrals to other needed services; sexually transmitted infection screening and treatment; pregnancy testing; prenatal counseling and referrals to other healthcare providers. All students may use the School Based Health Center provided they have a parent or legal guardian consent (under age 18). Exceptions include: emergency care; emancipated minors; those covered under the Minors Consent Law. It is extremely important that parents of students with any acute or chronic health problems apprise the Health Center staff of their medical condition and of any medications they are taking. Appropriate forms will need to be completed by your student’s Provider for conditions including, but not limited to, anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, and seizures. Appropriate PTHS staff, faculty, coaches, and bus drivers may also be informed of a student’s health condition which could lead to possible emergencies. Required Health Examinations and Immunizations All students are required to present the appropriate proof of a health examination prior to school registration. The exam must be completed on the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form and must include up-to-date immunizations with the medical history completed and signed by the parent. The physical examination must be completed within one calendar year prior to the date of entry. A sports exam form cannot be used for a school physical exam form. Dental Examination must be performed by a licensed dentist and submitted prior to May 15 of the current school year. Dental exams must be completed within 18 months prior to the May 15 deadline. IMMUNIZATION, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND EYE EXAMINATIONS

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