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Programs
School Health
Program
School Health
The Coordinated
School Health Program is an organized set of policies, procedures,
programs, protocols, and services designed to protect and promote
the well being of students and staff. The Coordinated School Health approach
is based on the eight (8) component model: Health Services,
Healthy School Environment, Mental and Social Services, Counselors,
Health Education, Parental Involvement, Physical Education and
Nutritional Services. The program is responsible for developing,
planning, evaluating and coordinating services for students.
Location:
All MCS schools.
Contact: Brenda Heffner, MHA,
RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
Special
Health Care
Nursing care services are managed
through School Health Services.
School Health services provide program direction and
oversight for LPN’s. A
nursing care plan is completed by the Clinical Supervising RN
for the LPN to follow while caring for the student.
If nursing services are considered, a RN or LPN must
be present at the IEP meeting.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contacts: Trina Strickland,
MHA, RN, Supervisor of Special Health Services (901) 416-0205;
Brenda Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health Services.
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Physical Therapy/Occupational
Therapy
Physical and Occupational therapy is
a related service managed through School Health.
These services support student access to the curriculum
and facilities in order to meet their educational need.
The lead therapists provide direct oversight of services.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contacts: Laurie Bainer, Lead
PT/OT (901) 416-5810; Trina Strickland, MHA, RN, Supervisor
of Special Health Care (901) 416-0205.
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HIV
Special Project
The Memphis City Schools HIV/AIDS
Prevention Program works hand in hand with schools and community
organizations, serving as an advocate for conducting appropriate
effective HIV education.
The Special Project Coordinator provides professional development
for teachers, school personnel and students to prevent risky-behaviors
that may result in infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV); other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDS), and unintended
pregnancy. The HIV Special
Project is funded through the Center for Disease Control.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contacts: Sudie Cushman,
Special Coordinator (901) 416-1327 and Brenda Heffner (901)
416-5814.
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Asthma
Program
Students
with asthma are educated using the “Open Airways” curriculum developed
by the American Lung Association. Each year 20 new elementary
schools are selected to receive the program. To date, 1,493 students
1,057 teachers and staff have been educated. Asthma Case managers are
responsible for program delivery. The Asthma program is funded
through the Centers for Disease Control and Department of Health.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
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Power Breathing Program
The Power Breathing Program
is a program developed by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. School
Nurses educate teens with asthma. The program concentrates efforts
on signs and symptoms and living with asthma.
In 2004-2005, 100 high school students to participate.
The Power Breathing program
is funded through the Centers for Disease Control.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
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Diabetes Program
Diabetes Case managers focus
on educating staff on diabetes. The case manager intervenes to
support the family and child. The case manager provides one on
one support to brittle diabetic students as needed. The Case manager
provides the school with follow-up in the event of an emergency.
In 2004-2005, 212 students received this service.
The Diabetes program
is funded through the Department of Health.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
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Immunization
Program
Each
year Health Services partners with Memphis and Shelby County Health
Department and Well Child, Inc. to offer immunizations free of
charge to families. Immunizations are given at various location
sites. All immunizations are offered to children with a concentrated
effort for 4th, 7th, 8th, and
12th grade.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda Heffner,
MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
The VERB program is an activity
program that encourages the child to “keep moving”. Supplies and kits are delivered to each
middle or elementary school.
Each participating school is eligible to receive a grant
in the amount of $1000.00 dollars.
Each school district may apply for additional dollars based
on participation. School nurses and P.E. teachers help
to facilitate this program.
The VERB program is supported
by Centers for Disease Control.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
The "Take 10" lessons are
designed to encompass the required state curriculum Language Arts,
Math, Social Studies etc. while reinforcing health and nutrition.
The Learn 2-B Healthy project uses the “Take 10” Curriculum created
by teachers, for teachers and students. The Learn 2-B Healthy
project will target Kindergarten and Second grade students.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
Comprehensive health examinations
at no cost to parents or schools that will help detect and eliminate
barriers to development and learning for students. The screenings
are performed at school to minimize time students spend outside
the classroom and provide a positive health experience for the
student in their own environment. In 2004-2005, over 9000 physicals
were performed. This is a partnered program with Well Child
Inc. Parental consent is required.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
The dental program is a
partnership with MCS and Shelby County Health Department. The program is funded through the state
and provides dental screenings and sealants to all students with
parental consent. There is no cost to parents. In 2004-2005, 11, 867 students received
oral exams and over 70,000 sealants were placed.
Location: Bond Building,
2930 Airways Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116.
Contact: Brenda
Heffner, MHA, RN, Coordinator of School Health (901) 416-5814.
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