The nurse’s office is located on the first level near the High School main office. A nurse is on duty between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to assist students with health related issues.
Hilde Kalish, RN
(914) 937-3600, ext. 3050
hkalish@blindbrook.org
Health Problems
Students with health problems are to report to the school nurse at the beginning of the school term or when such problems arise. Special problems include anything that might limit students’ activities at school.
Sports Physicals
New York State law requires that each student interested in participating in an interscholastic activity must have a physical. This physical MUST be conducted by one of the school's doctors. Physicals are done during the school day at the district's expense or students may make appointments with the school's doctors at other times at their own expense by calling:
Dr. Linda Silberstein 937-3434
Dr. Jonathan Herbst 937-3999
Use of Medication
Students should be aware that New York State law prescribes specific guidelines for the legitimate use of medication by students in school. In this school district, the following procedures for the administration of medication to students during school hours are as follows:
1. The school nurse must have on file a written request from the family physician. The doctor must indicate the frequency and dosage of a prescribed medication.
2. The school nurse must have on file a written request from the parent to administer the medication as specified by the family physician.
3. The labeled medication should be delivered directly to the school nurse by the parent.
In the event of illness or accident, school personnel will give emergency care only. Parents are responsible for any additional care needed.
Procedure When You are Ill During School Hours
When a student is ill during the school day, he/she must report to the nurse’s office. No student may leave school grounds for illness unless excused by the nurse.
Seeing the Nurse
If a student becomes ill in class, the student must obtain permission from the teacher to go to the Health Office. Students may refer themselves to the nurse between classes.
Accidents
Every accident in the school building, on the school grounds, at practice sessions, or at any athletic event sponsored by the school must be reported immediately to the person in charge, to the school nurse, and to the administration.
