School Assignment

2009-2010

Millbridge Elementary

Landis Elementary

Knox Middle School

Contact information:

Voice Mail - 704-855-5591 Ext. 8111

Fax - 704-855-5597

Cell Phone - 704-213-3835 

Parent Information

Medication Safety

Cold and flu season is here!  To ensure that medications are given correctly, follow the tips listed below:

Know the weight of your child.

Give medication according to weight if possible.

Read all package instructions carefully.  Only give medication according to the package directions.

When giving liquid medicine ALWAYS use the measuring device provided with the medication.

After giving a dose of medicine, write down the time and amount of medicine given.

Unless directed by a physician, NEVER give adult strength medication to a child under 12.

Keep all medication out of reach of children.

 In the event of an accidental overdose, call the Carolinas Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 IMMEDIATELY.

Have you ever noticed how much medication can look like other items in the house.  Here are some examples:

Altoid mints.....Aspirin

Sweet Tarts......Chewable cold tablets

Mini M&M......Sudafed Decongestant

Skittles.............E-Mycin (antibiotic), Drixoral tablets

Hershey bar......Ex-lax

Gatorade..........Mr. Clean

Grape juice......Dimetapp

KoolAid...........Sore throat spray

For more information on accidental poisoning visit www.ncpoisoncenter.org 

Teacher Information

 I am available to come to your classroom to teach on various health related topics. Here are a few ideas: handwashing, nutrition, hygiene, smoking/dipping, asthma, effects of alcohol abuse, colonial medicine, eating disorders. If you have a particular topic in mind, I can develope a program to suit your classroom needs.