Welcome to the Health Centre
The health centre is situated on the corridor by the reception.
It is staffed by a registered nurse, during school hours.
Services provided include
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First aid for injuries
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Monitoring of medical conditions
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Liaising with families
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Liaising with community, hospital and public health staff
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Coordinator for immunisation programmes
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Coordinator for dental programmes
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ACC provider
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Student support team
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Health and safety committee
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Smoking cessation programme
HPV Vaccine
In 2010 the vaccine will be offered to students in years 8-10-11-12.
The pre vaccine talk for students and staff will be on February 19.
Dose 1 on March 8 catch up date March 17.
Dose 2 on May 10 catch up date May 26.
Dose 3 on August 23 catch up date September 1.
BOOSTRIX Vaccine
The booster vaccine is offered to year 7 students on July 23rd 2010.
DENTAL CARE
Dental treatment is offered to students in years 9-13 by Mighty Mouth Dental, in association with the Ministry of Health.
The next programme commences the week of August 16.
Dental treatment for years 7-8 will be continued at Victoria Avenue Primary school, date to be advised.
Maureen Merrill RN
5246019 x 731