Head School Nurse (all buildings):

Pamela B. Eaton BSN RN
Office: Barberton High School
555 Barber Road
Phone: 330-753-1084 ext. 5018
peaton@barberton.summit.k12.oh.us

If needed immediately, the nurse can be
located by one of the school secretaries.

Part-time school nurse:

Gwen Rivers RN

Mrs. Rivers works 8 hours a week in the public school buildings and 8 hours per week at St. Augustine’s. She is in each building approximately 4 hours a month and helps with health records and other health-related matters in coordination with Mrs. Eaton.

A note from Mrs. Eaton:
I am available to parents and staff for any questions related to health issues. Feel free to call or e-mail with questions or concerns. Our goal is to have healthy children with good attendance who are ready to learn. This is a major factor in their school success. I use parent volunteers for some activities, let me know if you are interested.


Responsibilities of the nursing office include:

• Helping to develop health plans for students with special health needs (please call me, if your child has health needs that need to be addressed in school).
• Monitoring the immunization status of students and insuring compliance with state requirements.
• Vision screening
• Scoliosis screening
• Monitoring of contagious illnesses
• Evaluating illnesses or injuries of students (upon request of staff)
• Screening for head lice and monitoring of cases
• Classes on health topics at request of staff
• Overseeing the program by which school personnel administer necessary medication to students during the school day.

Other services available (contact the nurse):

• Dental clinic - Volunteer dentists offer dental services to students who have no dental coverage and meet the financial criteria. Number served subject to availability of dentists.
• Dental screening and sealant program, in conjunction with Summit County Health Department and The Barberton Community Health Clinic.
  
• Barberton Children's Fund - a United Way grant administered by the school nurse. This fund helps with medical expenses, glasses, and prescriptions for financially eligible families. Contact the nurse for more information. Funds are limited and used at the discretion of the nurse.
  
• The Esther Ryan Shoe Fund - a fund supported by Kiwanis and community donations. Cards are given to financially eligible students to go to Payless Shoes for tennis shoes.

Notes from Nurse Eaton:

Many times parents and staff have questions about children whose eyes are red and/or irritated. The following information should be helpful.

Children with "pink eye" can get germs on their hands by rubbing their eyes. Then, they leave the germs on the objects they touch and other children can pick up the germs and transfer them to their eyes. We may send a younger child home immediately because they touch many items that are used by everyone in the room. An older child, who does not share common items with others and has better control over what they touch, may be allowed to stay in school, if they are comfortable. Any student who keeps rubbing their eyes will be sent home, unless we have confirmation that the conjunctivitis is allergic.

Nurse Eaton’s Notes 09/13/2006

(Dental Services are available for qualified students Contact Mrs. Eaton, school nurse, at 330-753-1084 ext. 5018, for more information):

1.Dental Clinic – a local dentist is able to provide dental care for a limited number of students, free of charge. This is for students who do not have dental insurance and parents are unable to afford dental care.

2.Orthodontic care (braces) – The Beacon Journal Fund has a program that can help with the cost of orthodontia for eligible students. If you are interested in submitting an application, contact the nursing office.