Our mission in the Fenwick Health Office is to provide effective and efficient care which will promote the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the student. We strive to work with families and the school community to keep students healthy, safe and ready to learn.
The Health office will:
Evaluate and provide care for students who are ill or injured during the school day.
Manage medication administration as dictated by the students’ physicians.
Provide accommodations to those students with a qualifying note from their physician.
Monitor compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) physical exam and immunization guidelines.
Maintain school health records as mandated by the IDPH and ISBE.
Monitor and maintain functionality of the AEDs and emergency medical equipment in the school.
Collaborate with school social workers and counselors in providing social-emotional support to students in need of such services.
When necessary collaborating with students' individual teachers to provide safe and effective care.