Performed during the annual medical, this service is designed to keep close observation and provide follow-up on school children with specific medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, rheumatic fever, orthopaedic defects, high blood pressure and epilepsy. The School Health Nurses liaise with the teachers who would be the first suspect or encounter health problems in the classroom.


Eligibility 

Any school child is eligible.

Process 
  1. Student participates in the annual medical.
  2. Nurses designate the child as “at risk” after consultation with Health Team and School Administration.
  3. Health Nurses document the particulars of child’s condition on “At Risk” Register.
  4. Student is prescribed medication as needed, referred to specialty clinic and rescheduled follow-up visits with Resident Nurse.
  5. Follow recommendations given.
  6. See Resident Nurse who monitors condition and ensures medication and clinic recommendations are being followed.
Application Form(s) 

Not applicable

Supporting Documents 

Not applicable

Turn-around time 
This varies by individual case.
Deadline 
Not applicable
Related Fee(s) 

Not applicable

For more information please contact 

The Department of Public Health
Poncianna Hill Building, Meeting Street
P. O. Box N-3730
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-4892
Fax.(242) 502-4874
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
Health and Wellness, Ministry of
Poinciana Building Meeting & Augusta Street
P. O. Box N 3730
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
healthgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-4700 or 502-4877
Fax: (242) 502-4711
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, except public holidays
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