Health status information must be submitted on the Illinois Department of Public Health Certificate of Child Health Examination form, which is available through your child's school district office or this website. Information provided must include:

• verification of immunizations as required by your child's age and by the current Illinois Department of Public Health,
• proof of a physical examination completed by a licensed physician and,
• the completion of the Health History section of the physical examination signed by the parent or guardian of the child.
• a dental examination is required.
• diabetes screening performed by a licensed physician is also now required.
  
  

Failure to submit this information in a timely manner will result in the exclusion of the child from attendance at school.

Students who are transferring to an Illinois Public School from another state must sign a release of information so that records from their previous school that will confirm compliance with physical examination and immunizations requirements can be obtained from their former school. Students who are coming from out-of-state must provide this information upon transfer and must also furnish evidence of physical examination by a physician in the state of Illinois within one year from the date of

There is a health office equipped for first aid treatment in each school building. A full-time registered nurse supervises each office. School staff will assist in providing first aid and in administering medications when the nurse is not in the building.

Please remember to update your Emergency Contact Form at the beginning of each school year and at any time there is a change in your information. This information and your child's physical examination are your best means for communication any health concerns to school personnel.

All the medical forms are available for download on the district registration page.

Nurse	Assignment	Contacts
Mrs. Lisa Penrod R.N., CHVT	Elementary	708-246-2028 lpenrod@d107.org
Mrs. Denise Rende R.N., CHVT	Middle	708-246-7619 drende@d107.org

Illinois State Law requires that all children entering Kindergarten, 6th grade, or transferring from out of state furnish evidence of a physical examination completed within one year prior to entry, including a current immunization record. Immunizations must be in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health requirements. All kindergarten students must have a Varicella Vaccine given on or after the child's first birthday. In lieu of this, a health care provider may give a signed statement indicating the date the child had the disease. Two measles immunizations are required for all children K-12, and a series of three Hepatitis B shots given over a six-month period are required for grades 5 through 8. Failure to meet this requirement will result in exclusion of the child from school until the Health Record is complete. Physicals and Immunizations are available from the Cook County Health Department. Phone 708-492-2000 for more information.

Physical examinations are required each year for students who are participating in any interscholastic or intramural sports, after school or on weekends. Physical examinations are good for only one year from the date of the last examination, and must be on file in the health office before the student will be allowed to participate in team activities.

District 107 does not offer physical examinations through the school. If your child is planning to participate in any sports program during the school year, it is important that the physical examination be completed before the school year begins. This form, and all other health forms, are available at the Middle and Elementary school offices, or can be downloaded in PDF format directly from this site.

District 107 policy authorized the administration of those medications, which are necessary to maintain a student in school and must be given during school hours or school activities.

All medications given at school (prescription and non-prescription) must be accompanied by a written authorization from the prescribing physician and a written parent's permission. These forms are available at each school office and may be faxed by your doctor's office for your convenience. You may also download the forms from this site.

Any changes in the dose or schedule must be accompanied by a written authorization from the physician and a written request from the parent.

All orders for long-term medication(s) must be renewed at least annually, preferably at the beginning of each school year.

Parents are encouraged to make arrangements with the school nurse for the development and implementation of a system for communicating the effectiveness and side effects of the medication(s).

Cook County Health Department	708-492-2000
La Grange Hospital	708-352-1200
Hinsdale Hospital	630-856-9000

Healthfinder, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, contains sources on food safety, nutrition, health problems, preventative health care, as well as specific health information.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology site offers information about pediatric and adult asthma, allergies, and lists physician referrals.

Center for Disease Contral website presents data and statistics, fact sheets, disease prevention, health information from Anthrax to Zoster, Traveler's Health, and the "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report."

American Academy of Pediatrics web site gives current guidlines for pediatric medical care, immunization recommendations, and provides a bookstore.

Illinois Department of Public Health web site provides vital health statistics, health fact sheets, State of Illinois immunizations requirements for children, and information about local health departments.

This site provides a summary of current head lice facts and resources.

National Pediculosis Association web site offers guidelines for prevention and treatment of head lice.

American Diabetes Association web site gives diabetes related news stories and nutrition information for diabetes.

An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes featuring message boards, chat rooms, questions and answers from medical professionals. Offers information for management of diabetes in the school setting.

Spina Bifida Association of Amerca web site offers a fact sheet about spina bifida, research and medical updates on spina bifida, information about latex allergies, and folic acid.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association web site provides ABCs of ADD, ADD research and treatment, and details information about school and family issues.

Food Allergy Network web site provides special allergy alerts, research studies, tips, recipes, and frequently asked questions about food allergies.

Gives information on seizure recognition, medication, treatment for seizures and frequently asked questions.