Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Seasonal Flu Shots at the Stoddard County Health Department

The Stoddard County Health Department will be giving Seasonal Flu shots!

Adults on:

Tuesday 8:30 - 4:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:00
The cost is $20.00 per injection.

Children on:

Thursday 8:30 - 4:00
Friday 8:30 - 4:00

They have the injection and mist available.
Free to children

Thursday, September 3, 2009

HPV/Tdap Shot Clinics

Parents,
The Stoddard County Health Center will be here on campus to administer the HPV and Tdap booster.
* If you child participated in the HPV clinics last year, this will be the 3rd and last in the series. Your student will need to pick up the permission slip and questionnaire and return it to my office before Sept 11th.
* If your student did not participate in the HPV Clinic held last year and you would like for her to begin the injection series, you may do that as well. Your student will also need to pick up the same sheets and have them signed and to my office before Sept. 11th.
* I mailed out letters yesterday to the parents/guardians of student who are due for their 10 year tetanus booster. If you receive this letter your student may participate in the clinic here on campus (the required paperwork is in the letter also). If you want your child to have this booster here on campus, please have those permission slips to me before Sept. 11th as well.

There is no cost for either of these injections. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. As always, we appreciate the Health Department and their partnership with Bloomfield Schools.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Big Smiles

This year we are partnering with a program called Big Smiles. It is an in-school oral health program that has been featured on Fox News and CNN.
This program focuses on reducing absenteeism related to dental heath issues and improving instructional time.

A note from Big Smiles:

Did you know students can receive dental care right here at school? The program is FREE if your child is covered by Medicaid or similar programs and there are some no-cost resources available for the uninsured as well. Your child will receive a consent form that explains the program. The dentist will visit the school from time to time and provide exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants and even fillings!! Also, our student will be taught how to care for their teeth and the dangers of tobacco products. If you did not receive a consent form, please call the dental program at (800)409-2563.

Mission Statement

My mission is to help insure an effective learning climate by promoting optimal health for the Bloomfield School District family.
HEALTHY WILDCATS LEARN BEST