Health/Wellness
Bacterial Meningitis
Senate Bill 31, passed by the Texas Legislature in the Fall of 2001, requires that school districts provide the following information to all parents in the district. Meningitis is most commonly spread in the college dormitories, due to close living arrangements, but the legislature felt it was important for all parents to be made aware of the disease. Please click on the link for more informtion.
Immunization Requirements
- *****2011-2012 Texas Immunization Requirements******
- ****2012-2013 Texas Immunization Requirements****
* English (LISD summary) * English/Spanish
PLEASE note that starting the 2009-2010 school year the State Of Texas has a "phase-in" schedule that is requiring Hepatitis A, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Meningococcal vaccinations for students, starting with Kindergarten and 7th grade, depending on the immunization. EACH year a grade level will be added. Please follow the link below for the schedule concerning these vaccinations.
Exemptions to Immunization Requirements
Chapter §97.62 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) describes the conditions under which individuals can seek exemptions from Texas immunization requirements. Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States.
Information on obtaining an exemption for immunizations is available at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Flu Information
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Smith County Public Health District Dr. Hand's Office- 903-882-3194
George Roberts ETMC Lindale- 903-881-0460
815 North Broadway TMFHS Lindale- 903-882-0991
Tyler, Texas 75702 Medicine Chest Pharmacy Lindale- 903-882-3158
(903) 535-0036 Brookshire's Pharmacy Lindale- 903-882-1309
Walmart Pharmacy Lindale- 903-882-0740
Dial 2-1-1 for Flu Advice
You can now dial 2-1-1 to receive over-the-phone medical guidance about what you should do if you or a family member have flu symptoms.
The state’s 2-1-1 health information helpline is now staffed with medical professionals who can provide information about managing flu symptoms and advice on when to seek medical care from a physician or emergency room.
This will help you make informed decisions about how to care for yourself and your family. The guidance is not intended to replace specific instructions people receive from their physicians.
The 2-1-1 staff also can provide general flu information and vaccine availability information for individuals and health care providers. Calls are answered round-the-clock. Callers are instructed to choose a language and then press “6” for flu information and guidance.
Basic flu symptoms include fever, cough and sore throat that usually come on suddenly. Most cases are relatively mild to moderate and do not need emergency treatment. Most people who have H1N1 flu or seasonal flu just need appropriate fluid intake, fever-reducing medication, rest and careful monitoring.
People with underlying health conditions who think they have the flu should contact their health care provider.
For more information about flu in Texas, www.TexasFlu.org.
**The Flu: A Guide For Parents
** Flu Information-Spanish
Health and Wellness Links
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association of Texas
- American Psychiatric Association
- Center for Disease Control
- The Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Texas Department of State Health Services (Includes information about all available health related services, and up-to-date flu information.
- Epilepsy Foundation
- Health Finder (English)
- Health Finder (Spanish)
- Information from Kotex
- Kids Health
- Mayo Clinic
- Medline Plus
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- U.S. National Library of Medicines
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
- Poison Prevention and Treatment Information
- WebMD
Health Forms
Health Handbook Information
Staph Infections/MRSA
Employee Wellness Newsletters
- One Meal To Good (Or Bad) Health- September 28, 2011
- Breast Cancer Awareness- October 5, 2011
- The Truth About Alcohol- October 12, 2011
- Why People Take Drugs; The Truth About Drugs- October 19, 2011
- The Science Behind Drug Use and Addiction- October 26, 2011
- The Great American Smokeout- November 2, 2011
- COPD Awareness- November 9, 2011
- An Attitude of Gratitude- November 16, 2011
- Sleep Apnea- November 22, 2011
- GERD Awareness- November 30, 2011
- Exercise and Arthritis- December 7, 2011
- Healthy Holiday Eating- December 14, 2011
- 3 Things Every Exercise Program Should Have-January 4, 2012
- Laughter is the Best Medicine-January 11, 2012
- Oral Health- January 18, 2012
- Recipes- January 25, 2012
- 8 Ways To Get Fit and Be Social- February 1, 2012
- Can Back Pain Be Prevented?- February 8, 2012
- Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips- February 15, 2012
- Sleep Awareness- February 22, 2012
- Heart Awareness- February 29, 2012
- Benefits of Massage- March 7, 2012
- Letting Go Of The Stress- March 21, 2012
- Turning Anxiety Into Opportunity- March 28, 2012
- Periodontal Disease-April 4, 2012
- The Basics of Cholesterol-April 11, 2012
- How To Pick Good Sunglasses-April 18, 2012
Contacts
Campus Nurses:
Early Childhood Center: Kim White, RN 903-881-4400 whitekr@lind.sprnet.org
Lindale Primary School: Laura Kennedy, LVN 903-881-4350 kennedyll@lind.sprnet.org
Velma Penny Elementary: Traci Fountain, RN (Head Nurse) 903-881-4250 TDFount@lind.sprnet.org
E.J. Moss Intermediate-East Campus: Kathi Brown, LVN 903-881-4200 ext. 1405 brownkr@lind.sprnet.org
E. J Moss Intermediate- West Campus: Faye Bullard, LVN 903-881-4200 ext. 1474 bullardF@lind.sprnet.org
Lindale Junior High: Christi Singleton, RN 903-881-4150 SingletonCL@lind.sprnet.org
Lindale High School: Nancy Hosid, RN 903-881-4100 HosidN@lind.sprnet.org
School Health Advisory Council
Check our Lindale ISD SHAC web page!
