Health OfficeNews and Virtual Support QUICK LINKS Family Portal | Athletics | Health Office | High School Hub | Photos | BigSis | Community Handbook | Fundraising | School Store | Community FB Group Our school health program is regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) School Health Services to provide all school children with access to quality health services. The mission of the health office is to ensure a safe and healthy school environment that is responsive to the needs of a diverse culture of students and families. Our ability to positively collaborate with both the MDPH and our own community supports the student’s ability to achieve success at school. We look forward to providing care for our school community. If your child has a specific chronic condition the school will make every effort possible to work with you and your child. Please download and review our 2023/24 Health Handbook Contact Laurie Zacek, RN: 413-586-1908 ext 124 lzacek@hartsbrook.org Health Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm 2023/24 FORMS - DUE AUGUST 15 Nurse Welcome Back Letter Athletics: Pre-Participation Head Injury/Concussion Reporting Form Medical Information Required for School Entry Medication Authorization Form 2023/24 REQUIREMENTS Medical Information required for school entry Immunization requirements for MA schools 2022-23 Meningococcal Vaccine Requirement Statement on Immunization Statement of Exemption Massachusetts Asthma Action Plan Bee Sting Allergy Action Plan Food Allergy Action Plan RESOURCES Immunizations and Flu Vaccine The Hartsbrook School has the expectation that parents will follow the MA state requirements for immunization and keep their children’s vaccinations up to date for the safety of everyone. The Immunization Requirements for School Entry resource (updated March 3, 2023) outlines the required vaccines by child care/preschool, grades K-6, grades 7-12, and college. There are new immunization requirements for the meningococcal vaccine for school entry (this started in the 2020/21 school year). The flyer, New Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY) Requirement for School Entry, answers frequently asked questions about the new requirement. Also see: CDC information More Resources CDC Flu Shot A Strong Defense Against the Flu Flu Guide Flu Symptom Checklist Preventive Actions for Flu Taking Care of Yourself Self-care is preventative medicine. Here are some links to resources to help you find the support that you need and empower you to care for yourselves. Taking Care of You Mindfulness apps that are free and highly rated: Medito Foundation Smiling Mind Behavioral and Emotional Health Massachusetts Network of Care Childmind Institute 211 Handhold MA: Caring for your Child’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing. COVID Resources Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccination in Children 6 Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccination for Children CVS COVID-19 vaccine appointments Walgreens COVID vaccine appointments Mass.gov testing sites More Information Vaping and smoking cessation When should a student stay home? Head lice Lyme disease fact sheet