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Health Services Mission Statement
To enhance learning by promoting health and wellness, and by implementing
a coordinated health program that addresses the needs of Vinton County
Schools students, staff, and the school community.
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Nurses
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Val Rahamut
vrahamut@vinton.k12.oh.us
Welcome to a brand new school year and new or remodeled buildings. I am the school nurse at Central Elementary - 596-4386, South Elementary - 384-2731, and West Elementary - 596-5236. I can also be reached through the County Office at 596-5218 Ext. 236. Please feel free to contact me with your referrals or concerns. Have a great year and stay well!
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Jan Rhea
jrhea_vc@scoca-k12.org
I am the school nurse at the Vinton County High School - 596-5218, and the Vinton County Middle School - 596-5243. I can also be reached through the County Office at 596-5218 Ext 241. Have a wonderful and safe year!
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Nurse's Schedule
Nurse's Schedule |
| Val Rahamut, BSN, RN, CSN |
Jan Rhea, Health Coordinator,
SN-C, Med |
| Rotating Schedule with 2 days a week at each of the three elementary schools |
M-F AM at VC Middle School
M-F PM at VC High School |
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Health Screenings
Vision
*All Preschoolers
*Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7 &
9
*Teacher referrals
*All new students to the District
Vision testing requirements
Preschool, Kindergarten and First
*All new students to the District
Random Dot E Test
Kindergarten
*Muscle Balance Test
Kindergarten or First Grade
*Color Perception Test (Males Only)
Preschool, Kindergarten, First, Third, Fifth, Seventh & Ninth
*Distance Visual Acuity Test
*Observation all new students to the District
First Grade
*Alternate Cover Test
Hearing
*All Preschoolers
*Grades: Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, & 9
*Teacher referrals
*All new students to the District
Hearing Testing Requirements
*Screen with a pure tone audiometer at
20 dBHL
*1000 Hz – Right & Left Ear
*2000 Hz – Right & Left Ear
*4000 Hz – Right & Left Ear
Scoliosis
*All 6th grade students
*All new 6th grade students to the district
*Teacher referrals
Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI)
*All students as required by the State of Ohio Department of Health
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Health Resources
http://www.cdc.gov
This is a wonderful web site for information about diseases, health promotion,
safety, and nutrition.
http://www.foodsafety.gov
This web site contains information about preparation and safety of food.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp
This site offers excellent information about prevention and controlling
blood pressure.
http://www.strokeassociation.org
This is a wonderful site about warning signs, prevention, and treatment
of stroke.
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Web Links
http://www.kidshealth.org/
This site provides information on various health topics such as first
aid, safety and illnesses. There are also links for kids and teens.
http://www.aap.org/parents.html
This web site is by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
http://www.connectforkids.org/
This web site gives current news on various topics including dental, environment
and multi-cultural awareness.
http://www.medlineplus.gov
This site offers information on drug, medication, health news, and other
resources.
http://www.chadd.org
Web-site dedicated for parents with children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.
http://www.americanheart.org/
This web sire is sponsored by the American Heart Association, and offers
up-to-date education for adults.
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health.htm
This is a great web site regarding all health-related issues.
http://www.teachersfirst.com
This site has lesson plans K-12.
http://www.theteacherscorner.net
This is a wonderful site for teachers. It features lesson plans, experiments,
brain twisters, and many other resources.
http://www.jdf.org
This is a great web site for information about diabetes.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/
A fun site.
http://www.adha.org
This is a great site for dental care. Kids will learn how to keep their
teeth healthy and free from cavities.
http://www.safekids.org/
Excellent website geared toward providing a safe environment for our children.
http://www.yellodyno.com
This site is full of information relating to the safety of children.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/stories/read.php?contentld=3741
Very cute!
http://www.nutritionexplorations.org
Cute kids web-site!
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Immunizations
The Ohio Department of Health regulates the rules governing the immunization
of children in Ohio.
Immunizations required by Section 3701.13, and 3313.671,of the Ohio Revised
Code and amended effective January 15, 1999:
Requirements are evidence of:
*All Preschool students – hepatitis B (3
in a series)
*All Preschool students – 1 MMR
*All Preschool students – 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/TD
*All Preschool students – 3 Polio
*All Kindergarten students - hepatitis B (3 in
a series)
*All Kindergarten students - 2 MMR
*All Kindergarten students – 5 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td
if the fourth dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday
*All Kindergarten students – 4 Polio if
the third dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday
*All KG-2 students - Varicella (chickenpox) or written evidence from parent/guardian or physician that your child has had natural chicken pox
Pupils who have not been immunized by “a method of immunization
approved by the department of health pursuant to Section 3701.13 of the
Revised Code,” are to be excluded from school attendance no later
than fifteen days after admission.
The Vinton County Board of Education gives students and parents 20 days
to comply with the Ohio Immunization Law; therefore, students
will be excluded from school beginning October 1, 2008.
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Head Lice
The Vinton County Local School District has a “nit-free” policy.
WHEN CHECKED
*Beginning of school
*After Thanksgiving vacation
*After Christmas vacation
*After any four (4) day break
WHEN FOUND
*Temporarily exclude from school until
after the first treatment
*Treat with RID, Nix, or De-Bug
*Nits must be removed from hair
*Treat family members
*Treatment must be repeated in 7 to 10
days
*Vacuum carpets, furniture and house daily
*Wash clothes, hats, scarves, and bedding.
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Communicable Diseases
*Pink Eye - Exclusion
from school for 24 hours after treatment with antiobiotic
For pink eye facts for parents and teachers, please visit the following link.
http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/conjunctivitis.htm
*Impetigo - Exclusion
from school for 24 hours after treatment has begun and there is no discharge
*Chicken Pox - Exclusion
from school until all lesions are scabbed over and dry (5-7 days)
*Ringworm - Exclusion
from school until treatment has begun, and lesions must be covered on
return to school
*Scabies - Exclusion from
school for 24 hours following the initial treatment with appropriate scabicide
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Parent Alert
OHIIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
ALL K-9 STUDENTS MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
NEW FOR 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR
All K-9 students must have proof of the following immunizations before
October 1, 2008. If proof is not received by this date, students will
be excluded from school until compliance is met.
2008-2009:
*5 DTaP
*4 Polio
*Hepatitis B (3 shot series)
*2 MMR’s
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HB
463 Requirement for Chicken Pox Immunization
House Bill 463 requires kindergarten students "during or after the
school year beginning in 2006" to provide evidence of having received
immunization against chicken pox.
If a student has had natural chicken pox, written evidence from parent/guardian
or physician may be accepted.
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