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Bearcat Care
Bearcat Care offers on-site medical care at each campus clinic, catering to the healthcare needs of both students and staff. Through partnerships with local healthcare providers, telemedicine has brought medical consultations, diagnostics, and treatments right to the school buildings, effectively extending quality healthcare services across school sites in Parker County. Individuals can be seen for a wide variety of reasons, including cold and flu-like symptoms, allergies, fever, sore throat, eye redness, minor abdominal and GI complaints like nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, rash or skin infection, and earaches. The Bearcat Care program also incorporates access to diagnostic procedures allowing for quick and accurate testing for strep infections, COVID-19, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Last school year, nearly 1,000 telemedicine visits happened in the clinics in AISD schools, offering convenience to parents and students, as well as staff, that is second to none!
Don't forget, you must re-register each year!
Immunization & Medication Forms
Immunizations Information
Texas Department of State Health Services information on immunization requirements
Medication Policy English/Spanish
Medication Form (Prescription and Over the Counter)
If you know your student will need medication (over the counter or prescription) during the school year, please understand that a new Medication Form will need to be filled out and signed by the parent every school year, and for any/all prescription medications a signature from the prescribing physician will also be needed, along with orders on how the medication is to be administered at school (Medication Name, Dose, Route, Time). Please see the attached Medication Form for more detailed instructions and guidelines per Aledo ISD.
Asthma
As stated above, all prescription medications, including inhalers, require a Medication Form to be filled out and signed by both the parent and the prescribing physician. It is strongly recommended inhalers be kept in the school clinic so the school nurse can assess and assist the student in administering the inhaler as needed; however, in order for students to be able to self-carry their inhaler in their backpack, a separate form must be filled out and signed by the prescribing physician. Please email me and I will provide you with that form.
Authorization for Self Administration of Asthma or Anaphylaxis Medication
Mrs. Michelle McMillan, RN
I am so proud to be your school nurse! I have been a nurse for over 28 years with nearly 20 of those years in pediatrics. I look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s individual healthcare needs while creating a healthy and safe school environment for all of our awesome students and staff! I love these children like my own and I love Walsh Elementary!