Health Services – Health Services – Dwight D. Eisenhower High School

Maureen Featherstone RN, BSN, PEL-IL (Certified School Nurse) - x4780

Maureen Duffy RN, BSN, IL/Maria Cordova RN, IL- x4781

Fax# - 708-272-8298

Introduction to 2020-21 school year-Mrs. Featherstone

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

The nursing staff of District 218 wanted to reach out to you during this difficult time to let you know that we are thinking about you and wishing you well. We are available to provide health and wellness support via email, phone conference, or video conference. Please reach out to us so we can address any concerns you may have or schedule a chat. Please know that our ability to assess and respond to more serious concerns is limited. If you have a life-threatening emergency situation, you should contact 911 immediately. If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your primary care physician.

We can be reached via email Monday – Friday between 9am - 2pm. Please contact your respective building nurse below.

ATP – Margaret Eber Margaret.eber@chsd218.org

DDE – Maureen Featherstone Maureen.featherstone@chsd218.org

Delta/Summit – Christine Goeppner Christine.goeppner@chsd218.org

ABS – Jennifer Ramirez Jennifer.ramirez@chsd218.org

HLR – Julie Voutiritsas Julie.voutiritsas@chsd218.org

Your health and safety are our top concerns. The best way to prevent COVID-19 illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Although it may be difficult to remain away from school and friends, social distancing can reduce the spread of the disease. Here are some additional steps you can take to protect yourself and your families.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home if you are sick. Ask a friend or neighbor to go to the store for you.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

Below are some additional resources for updated information regarding COVID 19.

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) COVID-19 Hotline # 708-633-3319
https://cookcountyhealth.org/
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19
Phone Advice Line Guidelines for Children (2-17 years) or Adults (≥ 18 years) with Possible COVID-19 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/phone-guide/index.html

Please take care of yourselves and your families.

Margie Eber

Maureen Featherstone

Christine Goeppner

Jennifer Ramirez

Julie Voutiritsas

Attention Incoming Freshmen:

The School Code of Illinois requires that each student entering 9th grade have a physical examination completed by a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, or physicians’ assistant. The physical exam must be on the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam form and up-to-date immunizations compliant with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Your child will not be given a class schedule or register and begin the first day of school, without this your student will not be able to register for the upcoming school year.

Attention Incoming Seniors:

Students entering 12th grade are required to receive the Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4). The immunization requirement consists of two doses for the 12th grade school year, unless the first dose was administered to a child who is 16 years or older, in which case only one dose is required at the 12th grade entrance. Proof of this requirement must be turned in to the Nurse office in order for your child to receive a schedule and register for the school year.

PLEASE CONTACT THE NURSE OFFICE WITH ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS 1-708-597-6300 EXTENSION 4780.

*Please note there is no need to obtain a separate physical for sports. The freshmen physical will suffice.