from the Nurse's Office

School Nurse: Linda Mecca, R.N.
Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone Number: 562-3900 ext. 33039
EMAIL: lmecca@rcs.k12.va.us

Health Forms

The following website has many of our frequently used health forms available online. These forms are also available from my office and the front office.

http://www.rcs.k12.va.us/health/forms.shtml

Medication Policy:
7.13 Prescription Medication Administration (click here to view Roanoke County Public Schools Administrative Regulations)

Students are not allowed to carry medicine to school. Medication must be brought to school by parent or guardian in its original unopened container for OTC meds. Prescription medication must be brought in the prescription bottle. Physician signature is required on form for prescription medication. Students are allowed to carry their own lip balm and cough drops.

School Nurse Health Information Sheet - Emergency Numbers
Please complete a yellow Health Information Form. This insures that we have the most recent health, allergy and contact information in event of an emergency. Please call if changes occur. Please click here to download this form or pick up a copy from the Nurse's office or Guidance. Please call the nurse to discuss health related issues.

Recommended Immunization Schedule: click here to view.

Rising 6^th Graders must have a tdap booster to start 6^th grade

All students in middle school (6,7 & 8) must have had the tdap booster within the last 5 years and documentation must be on file at school.

CHILDHOOD ILLNESS: When To Send Your Child To School
Click here to view RCPS Position Statement

Asthma:
If you have asthma and you carry an inhaler to school you must have an Asthma Action Card on file. Click here to download this form or you may pick a copy up in the Nurse's office.

Do you need health insurance?-FAMIS Please call if I can be of assistance in obtaining this.

Vision:
Vision screening is done on all 7th graders and students new to Roanoke County Public Schools. If you need assistance with exams and/or eyeglasses, call for me more information. BMI screening is done on all 7^th graders that are present on screening day.

Community Resources:

Medical
Bradley Free Clinic 540-344-5156 ext.223 1240 3^rd St NW Roanoke, Va 24016 www.bradleyfreeclinic.com	Roanoke County Health Department: Vinton: 540-857-7800 Salem: 540-387-5530
Hurt Park Teen Health Center 540-857-7284 www.rahpteens.org teenagers 10-19 yrs	New Horizons Healthcare (formerly known as Kuumba) 540-362-0360 4910 Valley View Blvd. Roanoke 24012 www.Kuumbahealth.com
Planned Parenthood 540-562-3457 2207 Peters Creek Rd Roanoke, Va 24017 www.plannedparenthood.org	Hometown Clinic: Immediate Health Care Inside Kroger @ Cave Spring Corner 3971 Brambleton Ave. Roanoke 540-989-7334 Physicals available

Dental Dr. Van McCarter Roanoke County/Salem Health Dept. 540-387-5530	Smiles for Children Medicaid, FAMIS, or FAMIS plus Dental Coverage 888-912-3456

Mental Health
Connect 1-800-284-8898
Teen Line 540-982-8336
Families Anonymous 540-387-3105

The following forms are available on the RCPS Website: Health Forms

Forms: Bus Driver Emergency Information Record

Chickenpox Verfication

Head Lice Information

Scoliosis Information

Asthma Health Care Plan and Authorization

Physician' Request - Administration of Medication

Physician's Order - Medical Procedures

School Nurse Health Information Form