Health Office Update: October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
No fall dental van
• The Ronald McDonald dental van will unfortunately not be coming to Thetford Academy this fall due to staffing shortages. I’m working with the Vermont Department of Health on other possibilities and let you know if we come up with another solution.
Dentists that take Dr. Dynasaur:
• Archer Dentist in Norwich 802-649-2630
• Just Kids in Norwich 802-649-5210
• White River Dentist 802-295-2458
• St. Johnsbury Dental Associates 802-748-9357.
Please call Nurse Ellen if you need help.
• If you missed the flu clinic and would still like your student to receive a flu shot your student can get an appointment for a flu shot at Upper Valley Pediatrics.
Illnesses
PNEUMONIA
• Pneumonia is still circulating, TA had another case this week, – if your student has a cough and a fever please call their pediatrician.
HEAD COLD
• There is a head cold going around with a lot of congestion & a cough. Rest & fluids help.
COVID
• One new case of Covid this week.
• Students can return after 24 hours if they are fever free & feeling better.
• Test kits are available in the Health Office
• Test kits are also available through the US Postal service link to Covid test kit order form
HAND-FOOT-MOUTH DISEASE
• No new cases this week.
Illness prevention tips: Early bed, 3 meals/day, staying hydrated, hand washing, cover sneezes & coughs.
HUNTERS:
Please check for deer ticks
• Shower & wash clothes if you are out in tick territory.
• If a deer tick is attached to you for more than 24-36 hours, call your pediatrician & get a one-time antibiotic to prevent Lyme Disease.
• Also, save the tick – show your doctor or Nurse Ellen
• Ellen’s Lyme Disease prevention video
Orford NH, Masons’ Fall Rummage Sale
This sale has a variety of household goods, clothing, sheets, towels, books and games. The sale is at the Mason’s Hall on Rte. 10 in Orford.
Oct. 24th & 25th 10AM -4PM and Oct. 26th 10AM -2PM
Tips for Better Mental Health:
• Smiling Mind is a helpful, free app for stress/anxiety/sleep issues Smiling Mind.
Thetford Town Service Officer – for Thetford Residents Only
• A resource for all seasons: the town service officer can help with gas cards, fuel oil, etc. The town service officer can connect families with other supports.
• Jessica Eaton is the Thetford Town Service Officer and can be contacted for assistance for a wide variety of needs. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 802.333.9491
Thetford Food Shelf
• The food shelf is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 to noon. The food shelf serves residents of Thetford, Fairlee, West Fairlee, Vershire and Strafford.
Corinth, West Topsham & Bradford Food Shelves
-West Topsham’s food shelf is at the Riverside Grange & open Fridays 5:30 -630 PM
-Bradford Academy’s food shelf, in Bradford, is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 5-6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-noon
Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The American Red Cross collecting donations to help for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Ellen Gnaedinger, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Thetford Academy School Nurse