• Watkins Health Office Contact Info

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    Patti Elliott, RN

    732 W Talmage 

    Springfield, MO 65803

    Phone: 417-523-5080

    Fax: 417-523-5095

    SPS Health Services District Website

    Watkins Health Office Hours

    7:00am- 2:45pm Monday-Friday (when school is in session)

Important Document Links

  • Nurse News

    The Health Fair for K, 1, 3, and 5 graders was held on Friday, September 8th. Look for results and referrals from your school nurse.

    Flu Shot clinic is Thursday October, 26th. A signed consent form is required. 

     

     

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Food Resources

Food Allergies - Forms

General Items - Forms

Medications - Forms

Asthma - Forms

  • Prescription Medication and Over the Counter Medications:

    Prescription and non-prescription medication to be taken at school are to be delivered and picked up by parent/guardian. Medication must be in the current prescription bottle or original container. A medication permit and administration form must be completed and signed by parent/guardian. The first dose of any medication will not be given at school. Over-the-counter medications may be given at school for a period of (3) three days with a permission form signed by parent/guardian and must be in the original container. Administration for more than (3) three days requires a written standing order from a doctor or authorized prescriber for the individual student, which can be faxed to the school. Any remaining medications must be picked up by a parent or designated adult one week after the final date on the medication form. Medication will not be sent home with a student.

    Special Health Concerns:

    If your child has diabetes, asthma, severe allergies, or other chronic health conditions, please contact the nurse before the first day of school so appropriate supplies and paperwork can be obtained. In these instances, orders from a physician will be required before the first day of school.

    Immunizations:

    Students must be current on all immunizations according to the Department of Health of the State of Missouri before they are required to attend classes. They must present documentation of month, day, and year of each immunization before starting school. The requirements can be found HERE.

    Please contact Health Services over the summer at 523-1630 with any questions.

    PE/Activity Restrictions:

    Students returning to school after injury, including concussion and/or surgery with crutches, casts or slings should present a physician release to return to school along with a written request for any necessary modifications or accommodations. Please discuss any questions regarding when to return to school with the nurse and/or health services.

    Helpful hints for a successful school year:

    • The nurse DOES NOT have Tylenol/Ibuprofen/Tums/Cough drops or other medications to administer to students. If your child might need these medications, see above.
    • Please keep us up-to-date on your child's health and any medical diagnoses they may have. In case of an emergency, it is critical that we know your child's medical history.
    • We will never tell your child they cannot contact you, but if your child contacts you during the school day and says they do not feel well, please direct them to our office so we can assess them and follow the appropriate attendance protocol.
    • You cannot drop off medication for your child in the main office. You will need to wait and give it to the nurse personally and to fill out appropriate paperwork.
    • All paperwork must be filled out yearly. If you had forms filled out for this school year, they must be filled out again for the following school year. Please see above for updated forms.