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School Nurse

 

Important Health Information

Contact Info & Forms

Nurse Meredith Roessle

Phone: 631-653-4285, Ext 1
Email: roesslern@quogueschool.com
Degrees and Certifications: RN, NP-C
Fax: 631-653-4864

Poison Control: 800-222-1222
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Local Hospitals*

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"If you need help, you can call the State's Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906, or text 833-997-2121. New York will always fight for domestic violence survivors." (NYS Coronavirus Update/ Gov. Cuomo)

Announcements

Air Quality Forecast

Allergy Information

This is a helpful website regarding allergies:  (Quogue School is not endorsing this website this is for information only)  Always contact your Health Care Provider for definitive information. 

They also offer a newsletter: www.snacksafely.com
 
This is the link to the Snack Safely 2023 Halloween Safe Snack in Peanut/Tree nut, Sesame, Milk, and Gluten free Editions (these are updated frequently):
 
There are separate editions for (there is some advertising in the guides):
  • Peanut and Tree Nut Free Edition
  • Milk (Dairy) Free Edition
  • Gluten Free Edition
  • Sesame Free Edition 
  • Custom Edition

Cooling Centers

 Child Health Insurance Information

Dental Program

Low-Cost / Reduced Fee or Free Dental Services

  • The American Dental Association “Give Kids A Smile Program” (GKAS) provides underserved children with free oral health care services - free dental screenings, cleanings, and fluoride treatments. 

    • This program is offered each February, during National Children's Dental Health Month in Nassau and Suffolk counties.  

       For additional information call: 1-844-490-GKAS or gkas@ada.org

    • Give Kids a Smile Dental Screening Flyer - Coming Soon
      • Registration Link

    • The Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine hosts a “Back to school event” in its Dental Care Center every August, for children ages 1 - 17. They offer dental screening, cleaning, fluoride treatment & sealants.

      Please call 631-632-8889 or 8967 for further information. 

  • New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) offers free or lower cost dental services. 

    For information:  1-518-465-0044 or 1-800-255-2100.

Influenza Season

Immunization Program

Lead Poisoning Prevention

For Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students:
 
Public Health Law §2168 and §1370 requires schools "licensed, certified, or approved by any state or local agency; to obtain from the parent/guardian- prior to or within three months of initial enrollment-evidence that their child under the age of six years has been screened for lead. 
If the parent/guardian is unable to provide such evidence, the school must: • Provide the parent/guardian with information on lead poisoning in children and lead poisoning prevention; and 
• Refer the parent/guardian to their primary care provider or local health department for a blood lead test. 
 
Note: A student lacking proof of lead screening may not be excluded. 
Additionally, it requires the school to provide educational materials on the dangers of elevated lead exposure, the health risks associated with elevated blood lead levels, as well as programs that may be available for the child and the parent/guardian of a child with elevated blood lead levels. "
{NYSED Guidelines, 10/22}
 
Suffolk County Local Health Department number in Hauppauge is: 631-853-3100
 
Please see the links below:
 
 
 

 

Recalls

Respiratory Virus Guidance

Vision and Hearing Screenings

Vision and Hearing screenings will be performed by the School Nurse beginning September 16, 2024, through March 4, 2025. Screenings are for all students in Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1st, 3rd, 5th, and any new students. A letter will be sent home if your child needs to follow-up with a health care provider. Parents will be notified of all results.

Please call the school's Health Office to speak with Nurse Merry if you have any questions or concerns.
School Nurse: 631-653-4285 ext. 1