Lincoln Public Schools

Sunday July 20, 2008 · 75° and fair in Lincoln

Welcome to Lincoln Public Schools Health Services

The Health Services Program contributes to the educational success of each student by promoting a safe and healthy environment for learning. This is accomplished by:

  • Health screening
  • First Aid and medication administration
  • Immunization monitoring
  • Communicable disease control
  • Responding to medical emergencies
  • Health education
  • Management of chronic health conditions

For further information please contact the school nurse assigned to your student's school or the Health Services Coordinator at 436-1655.

INFORMATION REGARDING STAPH INFECTION:

The current media reports of Staph infections and particularly the MRSA strain of staph infection bring questions about how does this happen and what can I do to prevent an infection?

To prevent staph or MRSA skin infections the CDC recommends:

  • Keep your hands clean by washing thoroughly with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered with a bandage until healed.
  • Avoid contact with other people’s wounds or bandages.
  • Avoid sharing personal items such as towels or razors.

“Staph or MRSA infections in the community are usually manifested as skin infections, such as pimples and boils, and occur in otherwise healthy people.”  Please contact your healthcare provider if any family member has a skin lesion that does not heal quickly or if the person has any fever.

LPS Custodial staff clean and disinfect locker rooms, bathrooms and other areas on a regular basis. School Health Office staff reinforce the above prevention steps and work with students who do have scrapes and cuts to be sure they are cleaned and covered. All LPS staff are encouraged to reinforce the need for frequent hand washing which is the best way to prevent the spread of infections of all types.

Additional information is available at www.cdc.gov/

 

 

Click here to view a fun website for families with information and activities on handwashing.