Welcome to the Kyle Wilson Clinic Page!
We are excited to welcome Mrs. Kelly Owen as our KWES School Nurse! She has been a nurse for 19 years, including experience in Intensive Care, Primary Care, Gastroenterology and Managed Care Nursing. Her family moved here last December from Pittsylvania County. Nurse Owen's first day will be August 8th, at which time she may be reached at [email protected].
Health Promotion:
As we are entering the cold and flu season, this is a reminder of the best health practices to decrease the spread and transmission of viruses in PWCS schools.
Please remember to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw used tissues in the trash. If you don't have a tissue, cough, or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands. Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, dry hands with a paper towel, and use the paper towel to turn off the faucet. If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizers may also be used to preform hand hygiene. Remember to stay home when you’re sick until at least 24 hours without a fever or the use of fever-reducing medicine. Together, we can help stop the spread of germs that may make you and others ill.
Extra Clothing at School
Accidents happen from spilled milk to ripped pants. Please consider keeping a change of clothing in your student's back pack for such occasions. The clinic has some clothing available to loan, but is dependent on donations. I cannot guarantee I will have sizes of pants/underwear/shirts that will fit your child.
Medication Administration
School personnel cannot administer ANY medication until a form, signed by the parent is on file in the clinic of the school. All prescription medication must also have a physician's signature on the form.
*All medication, prescription, and over-the-counter brought to the school MUST be in the original container and kept in the clinic. An adult needs to bring the medication to school. Prescription medications must have a prescription label on the package.
*Students may keep in their possession certain medications, such as prescription inhalers and Epi-pens when the need for such medication is urgent and a delay could result in a serious health event. This is permitted, provided it is cleared through the clinic in advance, and a form is on file with a parent and physician's signature.
*Students may carry a small amount of cough drops, lotion, nonmedicated eye drops, and lip balm with them.
Health Concerns
Please notify the school personnel if your child is absent due to a contagious illness. Also, notify the school nurse of your student has a health concern or condition that may affect their school day.