Health
Welcome to Anne Hutchinson Health Office! Our school nurse strives to keep your children healthy and safe, maintain wellness, and addresses the health related needs of your child. The quality of education and wellness is a top priority in the Health Office. If you have any health related concerns about your child, please call the health office to set up an appointment to meet with the school nurse. On the right side of this page, there are links to important medical forms and district policies.I look forward to working together with you and your child(ren).
Warmly,
Catherine O'Hanlon, RN
Information at a Glance
Physical Exams & Screenings: The school nurse is responsible for vision and hearing screenings in grades 3 and 5 and a scoliosis screening for 5th grade girls if the screenings were not done on the child's physical examination. Physical exams are required for ALL new district enrollees and for grade 3 and grade 5 students. A dental report is also requested at these times. The physical exam reports are due to the Health Office within thirty days from the start of school. We look forward to having a wonderful school year!
Illness/Injuries: Please call/email the attendance office with your child's absence each day. Three or more illness/injury related absences may require a return to school note at the discretion of the school nurse. If you know your child will be going for a planned procedure or surgery, please contact the Health Office in advance.
Medication: If your child requires prescription or non-prescription medication during school hours, the school nurse must have written parental permission and a written physician's medication order. Medication will NOT be administered without an order from the physician. Medication must be dropped off to the school directly in the original container.
Emergency Action Plans: Students with Allergies, Asthma, Seizures and/or Diabetes are required to be updated annually.
Food Allergies: At the elementary level, foods/snacks containing peanuts/nuts or manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts/nuts are NOT allowed to be brought into the classroom. Peanuts/nuts and foods containing peanuts/nuts may be eaten in the cafeteria. Anne Hutchinson School has a designated table in the cafeteria that is maintained as a peanut/nut zone. Please label any lunch items containing peanuts so that the lunch monitors are aware and can assist your child to the peanut table.
Catherine O'Hanlon, RN, Anne Hutchinson School Nurse
Phone: 914-793-6130 ext. 5111
Fax Number: (914) 725-6899