Preventive health services at Hamraskóli
Healthcare for schoolchildren is part of general healthcare and a continuation of infant and toddler care. The goal is to improve students' health and well-being. School healthcare staff work closely with guardians, school administrators, teachers and others involved in student affairs, focusing on their welfare. All information is treated confidentially. School healthcare services are recorded in the primary healthcare's electronic medical records. The xxx Primary Care clinic provides student health services at Hamraskóli.
Key components of student health services include prevention, health education, screening and vaccinations. The program operates under guidelines from the Development Center of Icelandic Primary Care for health services in primary schools. Further information about school health services can be found at heilsuvera.is using the search term "heilsuvernd grunnskólabarna."
Practical information
Illness and accidents
School staff provide first aid for accidents or injuries during school hours. If a student needs to go to primary care or the emergency room, guardians must accompany the child. It's crucial that the school has all contact numbers to reach parents during school hours. School health services do not handle accidents that occur outside school hours.
Chronically ill children
Please notify the school nurse about any disabled child or a child managing a chronic or serious medical condition, such as diabetes, allergies, epilepsy, or a bleeding disorder. The nurse collaborates closely with parents, guardians, and school staff to ensure these children receive appropriate care and support on campus.
Medication administration
Following the Director of Health's guidelines for primary schools, strict procedures govern how students take medication during the school day. Guardians of children who need medication during school hours should contact the school nurse directly.
The 6H of Health
Health education is based on the 6H health concept, a collaborative project between Healthcare and the Public Health Institute.
The education program covers: nutrition – rest – exercise – hygiene – happiness – courage – and sexual health. After the education, parents receive a letter giving them the opportunity to discuss what their children learned.
Regular check-ups and vaccinations
1st grade: Vision test, height and weight measurement, along with education and consultation about lifestyle and well-being.
4th grade: Vision test, height and weight measurement, along with education and consultation about lifestyle and well-being.
7th grade: Vision test, height and weight measurement, along with education and consultation about lifestyle and well-being. Vaccinations against measles, rubella, and mumps (one shot) and HPV for cervical cancer prevention for girls (3 shots over 6 months)
Students in other grades are examined if deemed necessary.
School healthcare also monitors that children have received the vaccinations recommended by the Director of Health. Parents will be contacted if children haven't received adequate vaccinations.
Contact us
Nurse:
Rósa Sólveig Steinarsdóttir
Phone: 4116800
Soldis.Birta.Reynisdottir@reykjavik.is
On-site hours at Hamraskóli:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.