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Vassar Road Elementary School

174 Vassar Road / Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 / PH: 845.463.7860

Health Office Highlights

- Open daily Monday through Friday from 8:25am to 3:25pm.

- Staffed full-time by a Registered Professional Nurse who is CPR/AED and First Aid certified.

- Provide first aid only for injuries sustained at school.

- Provide a rest area for ill or injured students until they can return to class or are picked up by a parent of a designated adult.

- Provide health screenings yearly (hearing and vision), arranges for physical exams, if necessary, and advise parents of any abnormal findings which may need further medical evaluation.

- Administer medication to students when necessary, only after the medication guidelines are followed as directed.

- Maintain CONFIDENTIAL health records for each student.

- Consult with parents regarding health and well being as needed.