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Back-to-School Checklist

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Back-to-school checklist

Getting your child ready for school involves more than just purchasing new school supplies and trendy clothing. It also involves updating your childs immunizations, making appointments for routine screening tests, and informing the school of any health issues your child may have. Keep track of everything during this busy time with this handy back-to-school health checklist:


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Immunizations

Immunizations are designed to protect your child from serious diseases. Now is the time to make sure your children are ready for school with all of the required immunizations. Call your primary healthcare provider or the Medina County Health Department at 1-888-723-9688 (Option 1) to be sure your child is up-to-date. All daycare centers, preschools and schools require proof of vaccination for children to attend. Your teen may need shots too. Vaccines for pertussis, meningitis, and cervical cancer are recommended. Click here for more information on our immunization page.

Is Your Child “School-Proofed?”
What is Required and Recommended for Children Entering:

Kindergarten  
Required:    
5 doses DTaP  
4 doses Polio    
3 doses Hepatitis B  
2 doses MMR     
2 doses Chickenpox    
Recommended: 
 2 doses Hepatitis A		 Seventh Grade
Required:    
 Tdap (Whooping Cough)
Recommended:   
Meningitis 
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hepatitis A
2 doses Chickenpox

 College
May be required:
Tdap
Meningitis
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hepatitis A


 
 
Plan early for needed immunizations. Call 330-723-9688 option 1 for information, to schedule an appointment, questions, or request vaccination (shot) record.

 

Medina County Health Department (MCHD) Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Clinic Locations

 
Medina County Health Department
Childhood and Adolescent
Immunization Clinic
4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 Spencer – Monthly
Spencer Town Hall
112 N. Main Street
2nd Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.		 Brunswick – Monthly
Brunswick Recreation Center
3637 Center Road
1st Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lodi – Monthly
Lodi Resource Center
119 Bank Street
3rd Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Blitz Week

Get Back-to-School Immunizations
at 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina
August 13-17, 2012
  • 8/13/12 8AM-12 & 1-4PM
  • 8/14/12 8AM-12 & 1-4PM
  • 8/15/12 8AM-12, 1-4PM, & 5-7PM
  • 8/16/12 8AM-12 & 1-4PM
  • 8/17/12 8AM-12 & 1-4PM
 
 Wadsworth – Monthly
Summa Wadsworth Rittman
Hospital Founder’s Hall
195 Wadsworth Road
4th Wednesday
New! 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Appointments for immunizations are recommended. They can be made by calling 330-723-9688 or toll-free at 1-888-723-9688 (Option 1).
  • A select number of adult vaccines are available by appointment.
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services are also available at the Wadsworth and Lodi immunization clinics.
  • Appointments for WIC are required. They can be made at 330-723-9629 or toll-free at 1-888-723-9688 (Option 4).
Accepted Insurances:
  • Medicaid
  • Care Source
  • Well Care
  • Buckeye Community
Non-Medicaid vaccine administration fees:
  • $12 per vaccine for Medina County children and adolescents effective 7/9/12
  • $14.50 per vaccine for out-of-county children and adolescents
No child will be denied immunizations due to the inability to pay.
Services are partially funded by your local property tax health levy.

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Physical exam

Physical exams are recommended for your child throughout infancy, childhood, and adolescence in order to identify health problems, such as growth, developmental, and behavioral concerns. Make an appointment with your healthcare provider or contact the Medina County Health Department (MCHD) Nursing Division at 1-888-723-9688 (Option 1). The Well-Child and Adolescent (Teen) Clinics serve persons from birth up through 20 years of age (prior to the 21st birthday.) MCHD Child and Adolescent Health Clinics provide the following services:
  • Physical Exams (well-child, school/college entrance, adolescent reproductive health, sports, and work)
  • Age-appropriate Developmental Screening
  • Lead Screening and Testing (children 6 months through six years of age)
  • Immunizations
  • Extensive Anticipatory Guidance to prepare parents for the normal growth and development of their child
  • Nutrition Assessment and Counseling
  • Behavioral Risk Assessment
  • Laboratory Tests (as needed)
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Vision and hearing screening

Have your childrens vision tested before they starts Kindergarten (ideally by three years of age) and annually until 18 years of age. As much as 80% of learning is visual, so ensuring children can see properly will help them reach their full potential in the classroom. Public Health Nurses provide basic visual acuity screening and audiometer hearing tests for children three years of age and older. In the event a visual or hearing problem is identified, referrals for follow-up with advanced health professionals are made. Services are provided by appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated as the schedule permits. To schedule an appointment for clinic services, please call 330-723-9688 or 1-888-723-9688 (Option 1).

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Dental checkup

"First visit by first birthday" sums it up. Your child should visit a pediatric (child) dentist when the first tooth comes in, usually between 6 and 12 months of age. Make an appointment for your child to see a dentist every six months. If your children havent had their teeth examined prior to starting school, now is a good time for it. Regular checkups and cleanings help detect and prevent dental problems early. If you do not have a dentist because you cannot afford one, call the Medina County Health Department Dental Services at 330-725-8794 for an appointment. For more information about MCHD Dental Services click here.

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Emergency contacts

Make sure the school has up-to-date emergency numbers, including contact information for parents and physicians.

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Health conditions

Ensure the school has up-to-date information about any physical impairments or medical conditions your child may have, including allergies. Also inform the school about any medications your child takes.

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Backpack basics

Your childrens backpack should fit properly and shouldnt be too heavy for them to carry. It shouldnt be more than 10% to 15% of their body weight and should have broad shoulder straps and a waist strap that keeps the bag firmly on the spine. Watch for warning signs that the bag may be too heavy to carry such as sore shoulders or changes in posture.

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Nutrition and physical activity

Ensure your children have a healthy breakfast before heading to school in the mornings, and help them pack a nutritious lunch. Planning meals ahead of time and involving children in planning and preparation can make this task more manageable and fun. Set a good example and promote good health habits for children by eating healthy and being physically active. Click here for nutrition tips and healthy recipes. You can also request inspection reports for your school building and cafeteria by contacting the Environmental Health Division at 1-888-723-9688 (Option 3).

What does research say?
Obesity is at epidemic levels with 29% of Ohio adults and almost 19% of our 3rd graders categorized as obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010; Ohio Department of Health, 2007). In Medina County, 33% of our 7th grade students were found to be overweight or obese in 2007. A study of a group of 184 Medina County 9th grade students determined nearly 40% were overweight or obese (MCHD, 2011). 
The Medina County Health Department recognizes that obesity has become epidemic in our community and is committed to reducing the childhood obesity rate in Medina County. Through funding from the Nursing Division’s Child and Family Health Services Grant, the Health Department has an Obesity Prevention Team including health educators, registered dietitians, and registered nurses.

The Obesity Prevention Team provides a variety of programs and services focused on the prevention and/or treatment of childhood obesity in Medina County. Services range from direct patient and family care to community outreach programming and consultation.

The Medina County Health Department provides the following obesity prevention services:


Individual/Family Consultation
This service is provided to families found to be at-risk due to lack of medical insurance or financial need (Medicaid participation). Children must be referred by the Medina County Health Departments Child and Family Health Clinic, School Nurse, or qualified physician. There may be a fee for services.
Schools and Child/Day Care Centers:
  1.  School Wellness Technical Support
    • Assistance creating action plans, goals and objectives from mandated wellness policies.
    • Representation from the Medina County Health Department and assistance on District Wellness Committees.
    • Information and assistance with improving vending, school parties and fundraisers, and increasing physical activity throughout the school day.
  2. Faculty/Staff Development
    1. Curriculum integration – team members are available to provide an in-service with technical support on ways to integrate health information across disciplines throughout the school day. Sample lessons plans included as well as resources for free or low-cost handouts, posters, and more.
    2. Consequences of using food as a reward – a brief in-service easily added in to a packed agenda that discusses the impact of using food as a reward and options for breaking the cycle.
    3. Other topics available upon request.
  3. 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! -  This flexible program focuses on increasing healthy eating behaviors and physical activity through simple messages and a lot of fun. Messages focus on the behaviors that increase risk for obesity: low fruit and vegetable intake; screen time; lack of physical activity; and over consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
 
The Obesity Prevention Team is working with the following to incorporate the  5-2-1-0 Lets Go! program into their facilities during the 2011-2011 school year:
  • 14 Child Care and Head Start facilities in Medina County
  • The Highland Local School District
  • The Medina City School District
  • St Ambrose School    
If your school or child-care facility would like to team up with the Medina County Health Department for the 2012-2013 school year, contact Sharon L. Jaeger, MS, RD, LD at 330-662-0462.                                           

Community Organizations 
The Obesity Prevention Team is available to provide group education to community organizations involving children or those who care for children including places of worship, children’s groups, home-schooling groups, parent organizations, daycares, and Boy/Girl Scout troops.

Contact the Obesity Prevention Team
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about obesity and obesity prevention

Obesity Prevention Resources

Birth Certificates

For school enrollment, you will be required to provide proof of your childs age and identity. Check with your school to find out what forms of identification they will accept. If you need another copy of your childs birth certificate, contact our vital statistics office. Ohio birth certificates are available through our office with same day processing. The Medina County Health Department is able to issue birth certificates for anyone born in the State of Ohio regardless of what county you were born in!

BY PHONE
BY MAIL
IN PERSON

Requests are processed the same day that we receive them.  If urgency is an issue, we can provide overnight delivery.  You will be charged $22.00 per certificate plus the cost of overnight delivery.  As always, we do not charge any sort of processing or handling fee. Ohio is an “open record” state, and vital records (births and deaths) are considered to be public records by the State of Ohio. This means that anyone who can submit the basic facts of a certificate may request a copy of it. Click here to visit our Birth and Death records page for more information.
 

 


Birth certificates are available three ways:  

BY PHONE:  When you call, you will need to know the name (at the time of birth) of the person you need a certificate for and their date of birth.  The cost is $22.00 per certificate payable by MasterCard or VISA.

Medina 330-723-9511
Toll free 888-723-9688
Fax 330-723-9659
Office Hours:  Monday-Friday
8 am-4:30 pm
BY MAIL:  Please send a letter stating the name at birth of the person you need a certificate for, the date of birth, the number of certificates you would like sent to you, and a daytime phone number where you can be reached, or you may fill out this form.  Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.  The cost is $22.00 per certificate payable by check or money order made out to "MCHD".

Medina County Health Department
ATTN:  Vitals
4800 Ledgewood Dr.
Medina, OH  44256

IN PERSON:  When you come in to our office, you will need to know the name (at the time of birth) of the person you need a certificate for and their date of birth.  The cost is $22.00 per certificate payable by cash, check or money order (made payable to "MCHD"), or VISA/MasterCard.

Medina County Health Department
4800 Ledgewood Dr.
Medina, OH  44256

 

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