Health

School Nurse

Robin Rees, RN
Goodrich Schools District Nurse
[email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions or to report an absence, please call your student's office.

High School
(810) 591-2259
(810) 591-2235

Middle School
(810) 591-4210

Oaktree Elementary
(810) 591-5200
Oaktree Attendance
(810) 591-5252 

Reid Elementary
(810) 591-3455

Children's Center
(810) 591-5209

 

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HANDWASHING TIPS

Do kids really need to wash their hands throughout the day?   "Hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection."

Click this link to find the CDC's Guide to Handwashing and other healthy hygiene tips.

MEDICATION FORMS

Please fill out applicable forms below and turn in to your child's office.  

GENERAL MEDICAL PLAN

PRESCRIBED MEDICATION PERMISSION FORM

ASTHMA MEDICAL PLAN

SEIZURE ACTION PLAN

FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY CARE PLAN

Important Notice Regarding Student Absences

GCHD is working directly with your child's school to make Genesee County a healthier place to live. Michigan law requires that schools report the possible occurrence of any communicable disease to the local health department on a weekly basis. To assist your child's school in reporting possible communicable diseases to GCHD and prevent possible outbreaks, please be specific when reporting your child's absence.

When calling in for a child please include the following information:

  • A description of the symptoms of the illness (vomiting, fever, rash, etc.)
  • The type of illness if known and who identified the illness
  • Your telephone number (if no phone, give address)

Please inform the school if any suspected illness is later confirmed by a physician.

Thank you for your cooperation with the school and GCHD.

For more information please visit us at http://www.gchd.us

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Medication at School Summary

If your child needs to take medication during the school day, please be aware of the
following:

● Medication should be taken at home if at all possible.
● Medications needing to be given at school must be brought to and from school by
a parent/guardian.
● Medications must be in their original container.
● Medications must be accompanied by written, signed instructions from a
physician and signed/authorized by a parent/guardian. These forms must be
renewed at the beginning of each school year.
● Over-the-counter medications must be brought to the school in a new unopened
container.
● Physician-written orders must match prescription instructions on the container’s
label.

○ Tablets must be sized for proper dosage (e.g. cut in half, etc) prior to
bringing medication to school.
○ Students must provide their own measuring cup or spoon if indicated.
○ Medications will be kept in the clinic/office area for the student to take with
supervision or by the administration of trained staff.

● Parent/guardian may request permission for a student to carry and
self-administer their own emergency medications if written permission is
presented from the physician, the parent/guardian and administration evaluates
the request. A contract for self-administration/possession of emergency
medication form must be filled out and signed by the student and parent on a
yearly basis.
● It is the responsibility of the student to report to the office at the time the
medication is to be taken unless prevented by a disability or other reason.
● Refill of the prescription is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
● Expired medications will not be administered.
● Medications will be discarded if not picked up on or before the last day of school
or date determined by school building.

IMMUNIZATIONS

The Health Department Immunization Program offers a variety of immunization services to community residents with the goal of reducing the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases. Immunizations are available for both children and adults in Genesee County.  

Please visit the Genesee County Health Department website for more information.

 

IMMUNIZATION WAIVER RULE

Vaccine waivers will be provided only for Genesee County residents and those with children in Genesee County schools.  Nonmedical Immunization waivers will be completed in MCIR and waiver appointments will be conducted in person.

You may request an appointment online through the Genesee County Health Department website.

 

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