Health Services

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We invite you to join our efforts to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all District 64 students!  

Visit the companion District 64 web page: Health & Safety Tips, including specific disease information, school health announcements, nutrition and fitness, and health promotion.  

Learn more here: https://www.jdrf.org/t1d-resources/about/symptoms/

Health Services

"School Health Services"
Read the Student-Parent Handbook - School Health Services for complete information on our department.

Health Contacts

District:
Andrea Zito, RN, PEL-CSN
Facilitator of School Health Services & Certified School Nurse
847-318-5439

School Nurses:

• Carpenter School - Laura Daehler, RN and Grace Chan, RN 847-318-4371
• Field School - Julie Rudd, RN   847-318-4386 
• Franklin School - Queta Karstens, RN   847-318-4391
• Jefferson School - Kelly Defelice, RN 847-318-5441
• Roosevelt School - Kristin Krizman, RN   847-318-4236
• Washington School - Samantha Martini, RN   847-318-4361
• Emerson Middle School - Julie Niemiec, RN, PEL-CSN 847-318-8115
• Lincoln Middle School - Rachel Ossmo, RN 847-318-4219

Health Assistants:

• Roosevelt - Sneza Cenich, CNA
• Emerson- Suzie Fleita

COVID Guidelines for 2023-2024

Anyone testing positive for COVID 19 must isolate at home a minimum of 5 days. The date of symptoms (or positive test if no symptoms) is day 0.  Students/staff can return on day 6 if free of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for 24 hours without the use of medication.  Upon returning to school, IDPH and CDC recommend masking through day 10 to help prevent the spread to others since some people remain infectious after day 5.  All positive cases of COVID must be reported to your building nurse and they will follow up with guidance.  

Anyone exposed to a known case of COVID is requested/recommended to wear a mask for 10 days following last exposure. 
 

Fall 2023 Illness Parent Letter: Information regarding RSV, Pertussis, Flu, and illness
Group A Strep Parent Letter: 2/28/23 - Information regarding Group A Strep infections and health office reminders

Health Forms for Registration

Immunization Guide for all grades PreK-12 (PDF of chart)

See Health and Safety Tips for informational resources about Childhood Immunizations.

Health Forms must be uploaded into Powerschool!

When in Powerschool, choose your student's name at the top, on the left hand side click on forms, under general forms, you will see Health Office Document Submission.  Click on this and you can attach any required health forms for your child (physical, vision, dental forms, allergy plans, asthma plans, seizure plans, etc.). Check the box to choose which type(s) of forms you are uploading and please make sure that the name of the file you're uploading includes your student's name and what type of form is being uploaded (ex. Suziephysical23, Suzievision23, Suziedental23, etc.).

Health Requirements for Kindergarten in 2023-24

• Welcome letter for KINDERGARTEN from District Nurse
• IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 13 - must be dated after 8/23/2022)
  • Make sure to fully complete, sign and date the top of page 2 (health history section)
• State of Illinois Eye Examination Report (due by October 13 - must be dated after 8/23/2022) or Waiver of Eye Examination Requirement Form
• IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (due by May 15, 2024 - must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
• Local medical and dental resources

Health Requirements for New Students in 2023-24 

• Welcome letter for NEW STUDENTS from District Nurse
• IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 13 or 30 days from enrollment - must be dated after 8/23/2022) if new to Illinois. 
  • Make sure to fully complete, sign and date the top of page 2 (health history section)
• State of Illinois Eye Examination Report (New Students Entering an IL school for the first time only - due by October 13 or 30 days from enrollment - must be dated after 8/23/2022) or Waiver of Eye Examination Requirement Form
• IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (for students in K, 2, or 6 only, due by May 15, 2024 - must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
• Local medical and dental resources

Health Requirements for Second Grade in 2023-24

• IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (due by May 15, 2024- must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form

Health Requirements for Entering Sixth Grade in 2023-24

• Letter to Current 5th Grade Parents from District Nurse
• IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 13 - must be dated after 8/23/2022).
  • Make sure to fully complete, sign and date the top of page 2 (health history section)
• IL Dept. of Public Health School Dental Examination Form (due by May 15, 2024- must be dated after 11/15/2022) or Waiver of Dental Requirement Form
• Local medical and dental resources list
• Middle School Interscholastic Athletic Physical/Permission Packet (due by start of the school year or before tryouts for the specific activity, cannot be more than 395 days old)

Health Requirements for Early Childhood Preschool and Speech Therapy Programs in 2023-24

• Letter to Parents of Early Childhood Preschool and Speech Program Students
• IL Dept. of Human Services Certificate of Child Health Examination (due by October 13 or 30 days from enrollment)
  • Make sure to fully complete, sign and date the top of page 2 (health history section)
• Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire (for students 6 months-6 years old- should be administered by your pediatrician during physical examination)
  • 60714-(Niles) is on the high risk zip code list. Any students attending Jefferson School must have a blood test. 
• Local medical and dental resources

 Other Health Forms

• Illinois Department of Public Health Eye Examination Report Form (if referred by school screening program)
• Medication Authorization Form - must be filled out by healthcare provider and parent for each medication to be administered at school
• Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire (for students 6 months-6 years old- should be administered by your pediatrician during physical examination)
  • 60714 (Niles) is on the high risk zip code list. Any students attending Jefferson School must have a blood test. 
• IL Physical Exam Form - Parent Health History 
• Action Plans - must be filled out by healthcare provider and signed by parent
  • Allergy Action Plan
  • Asthma Action Plan or American Lung Association Asthma Action Plan
  • Seizure Action Plan
• Diabetes Forms
  • Diabetes Cover Letter
  • Parent/Guardian Authorization for Diabetic Care
  • Diabetic Glucose Source Authorization Form
  • Diabetic Glucagon Authorization Form
  • Diabetic Insulin Authorization Form
  • Diabetic Medical Management Plan (DMMP)
• Camp Duncan
  • Camp Duncan Letter to Parents
  • Camp Duncan Medication Authorization Form
  • Camp Duncan Health Information Form
• Concussions
  • Concussion Return to Learn Protocol Form (Concussion Care Plan)
  • Concussion Return to Play Protocol Form

For information about emergency medication to treat allergic reactions at school, please refer to School Health Services in the Student/Parent Handbook.
For development of Individual Healthcare Plans or discuss other medical concerns, please contact your school health office.

Required Reports

As required by Section 27-8.1 of the Illinois School Code, view the annual (2022-23) District Immunization Summary for Park Ridge CCSD 64 from the Illinois State Board of Education.