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Health Services
Health Services staff strives to promote the health, learning, and overall well being of all students thereby strengthening and improving academic performance. All of our schools are staffed by a health assistant. who works under the supervision and direction of the school nurse. When caring for students, the health room staff and other district employees follow district policies and procedures developed by our school board, administrators, and school nurses that comply with state laws and reflect DPI (Department of Public Instruction) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services guidelines.
You can help us provide the best possible care for your student(s) by:
- Annually completing the Student Enrollment Form accurately and thoroughly. (Please be sure to report past and present medical information)
- Notifying us when information on the form changes.(Change of parent home/work phones, health/medication information)
- Notifying the individual(s) you listed as emergency contacts on the Student Enrollment Form.
- Please prearrange for them to act in you behalf when you are not available. This includes transporting and caring for ill or injured students.
School Nurse
The primary role of the School Nurse is to support student learning. School Nurses are a critical link between the health and educational communities. In the school system, School Nurses monitor students with chronic health problems and assist in planning and providing individual accommodations to optimize learning. Students with diabetes, ADHD, asthma, and other chronic conditions require care and case management by a registered nurse. School Nurses also provide specialized care for students who depend on the use of medical equipment and technology during the school day. This includes nebulizers, ventilators, catheters, feeding tubes, glucose meters, and insulin pumps. Their skill and training with this equipment cannot be replaced professionally or legally, by teachers, aides or other staff unless delegated by a school nurse.
Learn about Frequently Asked Questions about Health Services (PDF) including:
- What if my child has a medical emergency? What if my child is injured or ill? Does my child need a physical? What screening programs are available? Medical concerns Extensive injuries and illness When does my child need to be immunized? Information about Free Public health Immunizations What are the guidelines for Communicable Disease? What is the procedure for medication?
Health-Related Topics
Head Lice Information about head lice (PDF) is available for parents/guardians to use as a guide in the management of children with head lice. The goal is to inform you of the Middleton-Cross Plains School District policy and the most effective home treatment plan to eliminate an active case and/or to prevent re-infestation. Contact the District Nurse, Joanne Schoohs with questions at 608-829-9056 or Public Health Madison and Dane County at 608-266-4821. More information can be found on the Health Downloads page.
Concussions
A concussion is an injury that changes how the cells in the brain normally work. A concussion is caused by a blow to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Even a "ding," "Getting your bell rung," or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. MCPASD staff work in conjunction with the medical community in prevention and follow-up when a concussion occurs.
See a list of related articles on the Health Services Downloads page
Contacts in the Health Services Office:
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Jo Schoohs RN BSN Health Services Coordinator School Nurse Park, Sauk Trail 608-829-9056 Fax 608-836-1536 |
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Blanche Baker-Vlasak RN BSN School Nurse Northside, Elm Lawn, Kromrey 608-829-9549 BBaker-Vlasak@mcpasd.k12.wi.us Fax 608-831-8388 |
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Laura Marty RN MN |
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Jennifer Athanas RN MSN |
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Kromrey Middle School |
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Glacier Creek Middle School |
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Northside Elementary |
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Elm Lawn Elementary |
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Sauk Trail Elementary |
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Sunset Ridge Elementary |
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West Middleton Elementary |
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Park Elementary |
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