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
Stacie Wethington
Cherie Brielmaier
Health Assistant
cherie.brielmaier@beechwood.kyschools.us
859-331-1220  ext. 6705
Fax 859-426-3743
Cherie Brielmaier
Melissa Pangallo, RN, APRN, PNP
Medical Director/Nurse Practitioner
melissa.pangallo@beechwood.kyschools.us
Melissa Pangallo

 

 

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

  • Prescription Medication: Form must be completed/signed by the doctor AND parent
  • Over the Counter Medications: Form must be completed/signed by the parent only

 

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