Mrs. Sandy Whitman, School Nurse
Mrs. Collette Sangston, School Nurse
St. Timothy Catholic School Health Services
General Information
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Is provided by the nurse on staff (4 hours each day) and other designated personnel.
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Evaluates the students’ needs and assists them in returning to the classroom or home.
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Cannot diagnose.
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Cannot keep ill students at school or provide long term observation.
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Can only administer medication when supplied by parent/guardian per policy. Please see handbook before bringing medication to school.
Immunizations
- Please visit http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/immun/pdf/School-Year-Requirements_2011-2012.pdf for current school immunization requirements.
Health Tips
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Wash your hands frequently. See http://www.cdc.gov/features/handwashing
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Eat a healthy breakfast everyday.
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Drink plenty of water, especially before and after recess, PE or sports.
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Stay home if you are sick. Please see handbook for what students will be sent home for. These are the same reasons to stay home.
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Get an annual flu shot.
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Set time aside every week to do a lice check on your child. Lice are a year-round potential problem. Please visit http://www.headlice.org for information.
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Get plenty of rest each night
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Keep the health office updated on all new or changes in health conditions.