Health Office
Kellie Kaschak, School Nurse Teacher
Phone - (518) 658-2515 ext. 224    Fax - (518) 658-0483      Email - kkaschak@berlincentral.org

BCSD HEALTH COUNCIL ANNOUNCES
3rd ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR

The Berlin Central School District Health Council announces their 3 rd Annual Health Fair, “Healthy Living: Eat Well, Play Hard, Live Healthy!”  . The health fair will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 11 am to 7 pm at the Berlin Jr/Sr High School in Cherry Plain, NY with FREE admission. Two segments are planned for the fair; 11 am to 2 pm will be for students and staff and from 3 pm to 7 pm community members are invited to attend.

If you have a service to offer and are interested in participating please call Tammy Whitman by Friday, January 16, 2009 at (518) 658-2684, ext. 230 to reserve your space.

Health Office Policy Memo 

The policies and forms below are used by all our School Health Offices.

Emergency Cards

Emergency cards are kept in the Health Office and used to contact parents or other individuals in the event of student illness or injury.  Please notify the Health Office whenever there are changes to your emergency contact information.  Additional cards are available from the Health Office or clinking on the link  to the right

Medications

In accordance with NY State Law, the Health Office must require a signed written order from each student's private physician to dispense any over the counter  or prescription medications.  Students must also have written consent from a parent or guardian.   Forms for written consent are available from the Health Office or by clicking on the link to the right. 

Physical Examinations
All students in grades Kindergarten, 1, 3, 7, & 10, all new students, and all students receiving Special Education services are required by New York State Law to have a physical exam.  The physical examination can be done at school or by your own physician.  All private exams must be completed and returned to the Health Office by October 15th.  Forms for private exams are available from the Health Office or by clicking on the link to the right.  

Sports Physicals

All students playing sports must have a physical examination by the School Physician.  Private examinations are not acceptable for participation in sports.  A Sports Health History form must also be completed by the parent and student prior to the start of each new sports season.  Students sign up for a new sport by completing and returning a Sports Health History Form.  Sports forms are available from the Health Office or by clicking on the link to the right.  

SWISH (Sodium Fluoride) Program

Kindergarten
Grades 1-12

:  Berlin Central School and the New York State Department of Health offers a fluoride mouth-rinse program to help reduce dental decay.  Participation is  voluntary and without cost to you.  Parental consent is required.  SWISH Consent Forms for the SWISH Program are available from the Health Office or by clicking on the link to the right.

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