Happy Fall Ya'll!

As the weather gets cooler, and the pumkin spice comes out, so do the germs! We hope that you will find the information here helpful for navigating this cold and flu season!

As always, we look forward to seeing our students daily and providing healthcare needs as needed. Please remember there is an RN in district daily and if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. You can also find more nursing information on the school website. Please go to Panthernet.net, go to departments and select School Nurse.

Let's Have an amazing year!!!

Jen and Tracie

Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic at Stockbridge Community Schools

More information to come.

Save the date Thursday Oct. 12th 11-5p(11-3:30 staff and 3:30-5 public

If you would like to get vaccinated and can't attend the clinic. Contact your doctor or Local Health Department to ask about flu vaccine availability, or for a list of flu vaccination clinics near you, please visit the Vaccine Finder.

Most flu vaccine is free or low cost with insurance; however, if you are uninsured or underinsured there are options available.

One Big Connection is generously provided to our community through funding from the 5 Healthy Towns Wellness Coalitions, and content is provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, 5 Healthy Towns Wellness Coalitions, Michigan Medicine, Chelsea Hospital, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health and many different partners and work groups.

https://www.onebigconnection.org/

200 Wood Street
P.O. Box 245
Stockbridge, Michigan 49285

517.851.7810

Mon: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Tues: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Wed: 10a.m. - 7p.m.
Thur: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Fri: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Sat: 10a.m. - 4p.m.

https://www.cadl.org/about/our-locations/stockbridge

According to the Department of Health and Human Services regulations, all students must meet the immunization requirements set by the State of Michigan for attendance at school in order to enroll or attend.

There are three circumstances in which a required vaccination may be waived or delayed:

• A valid medical contraindication exists to receive the vaccine. The child’s physician must certify the contraindication in writing.
• The parents hold religious or philosophical beliefs against receiving a vaccination. Completion of the non medical waiver process through your local health department is required.
• The child has received at least one dose of each immunizing agent and the next dose(s) are not due yet.

For more information about immunizations contact your local health department.

Ingham County Community Mental Health
812 Jolly Rd Lansing MI 48910
517-346-8200

Jackson County Community Mental Health, Lifeways
1200 N W Ave Jackson MI 49202
1-800-284-8288

Livingston County Community Mental Health Services
2280 E Grand River Ave, Howell MI 48843
517-546-4126

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health
555 Towner Ypsilanti, MI 48198
734-544-3035

Jennifer Matthews, a Registered Nurse since 2011, has worked as community nurse for the last 8 years, Also has had an active role as a volunteer within the Jackson county foster care system. This included fostering 10 children in her home. Jen has a true passion for helping others realize their full potential, and helping individuals find their voice in regards to their health and the healthcare system. Jennifer can be found primarily at the Jr/SR High school, but you will see her floating around Smith and Heritage, as she is the district's full time RN.

Tracie Lentz, a Registered Nurse since 2011, works at the University of Michigan Hospital in the Adult Surgical ICU. Tracie has also worked at stockbridge schools off and on over the last 5 years providing nursing support. She has been an active member of the Panther Cubs PTO since 2016 and thrives on seeing the school community flourish. Tracie is employed part time and is seen mostly at Smith and Heritage schools. She does go to the Jr/Sr High school when needed.

Email: Jennifer Matthews matthewsj@panthernet.net

Tracie Lentz lentzt@panthernet.net
Website: panthernet.net
Location: 100 Price Road, Stockbridge, MI, USA
Phone: Jennifer 517-851-7770 6317