District Health Services
District Health Services
For questions regarding student health services or to submit medical paperwork, please contact the health office staff at 859.331.1220 x6705 or healthoffice@beechwood.kyschools.us
| Stacie Wethington, RN School Nurse/District Health Coordinator stacie.wethington@beechwood.kyschools.us 859-331-1220 ext. 6705 Fax 859-426-3743 |
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| Cherie Brielmaier Health Assistant cherie.brielmaier@beechwood.kyschools.us 859-331-1220 ext. 6705 Fax 859-426-3743 |
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| Melissa Pangallo, RN, APRN, PNP Medical Director/Nurse Practitioner melissa.pangallo@beechwood.kyschools.us |
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KY Health Requirements for School Entry
The state of Kentucky requires that all students complete the following exams upon school entrance.
Kentucky Immunization Law (KRS 158.035) requires a valid up-to-date Kentucky Immunization Certificate prior to entering school. By law we can only accept Kentucky Immunization Certificates.
All students must have the 2-dose series of Hepatitis A (age: 12 months through 18 years)
If your child is entering the sixth grade, they are required to have a tetanus booster (Tdap) and a Meningococcal vaccine.
If your child is 16 years of age a booster dose of Meningococcal vaccine is required.
Kentucky Law requires each student to have a medical examination* within one year prior to initial entry and before entering the sixth grade.
*The KHSAA sports physical is NOT the same as the Kentucky Preventative Health Care Exam form (if your child plays a sport, they will need BOTH forms).
Kentucky Law requires that all children ages 3, 4, 5, or 6 years enrolled in public school must have an eye exam by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Kentucky Law requires that all children ages 5 and 6 enrolled in a public school must have a dental exam prior to entering kindergarten.
In order to be compliant, please obtain and submit the required form/s prior to school start. Failure to do so may result in your child’s exclusion from school until the necessary documentation has been received.
Required forms by grade level/age:
| Preschool | ||
| Type | Age/Grade | School Documentation/Form |
| Physical exam | 3, 4, or 5y | LINK: Preschool Forms Click HERE |
| Vision exam | 3, 4, 5 or 6y | |
| Immunization Certificate | Varies | |
| Kindergarten | ||
| Physical exam | 3, 4, or 5y | LINK: Kintergarten Forms Click HERE |
| Vision exam | 3, 4, 5 or 6y | |
| Dental exam/screening | 5 or 6y | |
| Immunization Certificate | varies | |
| 6th grade | ||
| Physical exam | 6th grade | LINK: Tdap & Meningococcal Vaccine Due Click HERE |
| Immunization Certificate | 6th grade | |
| 16 years of age | ||
| Immunization Certificate | 16y | LINK: Meningococcal Vaccine Due at 16y Click HERE |
Required forms for Health Conditions
If your child has a health condition and/or requires daily or emergency medications at school, an updated health plan is required for each new school year. Please complete the required paperwork as indicated below:
| Required Health Plans/Paperwork | |
| Health Condition | Form/s Required |
| Allergy | LINK: Allergy Forms Click HERE |
| Asthma | LINK: Asthma Forms Click HERE |
| Seizure | LINK: Seizure Form Click HERE |
| Diabetes | LINK: Diabetes Form Click HERE |
| Any condition requiring medication at school or on a field trip |
LINK: Medications Required at School or Field Trips Click HERE
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