Welcome to Ballard High School
School Year 2018-19!
My name is Annette Cologna and I am the full-time school nurse at Ballard High School. My nurse experience varies from working in orthopedic, psychiatric, general medical surgical to specializing in cardiac and thoracic care and, most recently, as a school nurse this past 2 years. I am passionate about working with the youth in my community and feel confident that I can attend many of your child’s ills and injuries.
In addition, this year there will be another registered nurse, Stephanie Van Cleave, one day a week to help meet the increased health needs of BHS students. In her own words, she “brings wide array of experiences ranging from leading wilderness youth leadership trips, volunteering aboard with Peace Corps, and working as a nurse in the hospital and community setting”. She is “excited to help students stay healthy, achieve their wellness goals, and learn about their bodies and minds”. Please welcome her to our Ballard High community.
The Nurses Office is located on the first floor off The Commons next to the security office. Our school nurse mission is to provide a comprehensive program of services that encompasses prevention, early detection, and remediation of health problems by providing health services, health education, and a healthy environment.
I depend on the parents to keep me informed about changes of their child’s health so that I can provide the appropriate care. Please be sure we have your current phone numbers at home, work, and cell - this is extremely important when there is a student who is really ill or needs to go to the doctor!
Please inform me immediately if your child has a illness or potentially life-threatening condition such as: Seizure Disorder, Diabetes, Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction, Asthma or Other.
If your child requires medicine to be brought to school an Authorization for Medications to be Taken at School Form for the 2018-19 school year must be completed for each medication. This includes all prescription, non-prescription or over the counter remedies. Please be sure it is completed with both your signature and the signature of the prescribing licensed healthcare provider. Once completed, you may send, mail, email, or fax me the form.
In addition to nurse services, we are fortunate to have a full-service clinic at BHS. The Ballard Teen Health Center (THC) which is conveniently located in the healthcare center next to my office area and can see BHS student for primary care, health education, drug & alcohol counseling, and mental health services. Teen Health Center office: 8:30 am-4 pm (206)781-6400 fax: (206) 784-5493. Registration and Consent forms are located in their office.
Forms and links are listed below that may be useful to you. I am happy to provide a hard copy for you if you do not have access to the internet. Ballard HS Nurse: Annette Cologna. Links to forms are updated as they become available.
BHS NURSE FORMS
FLU CLINIC FORMS & INFO LINKS
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Flu Clinic Flyer
- Seattle Visiting Nurse Privacy Practices
- Flu Vaccine Information Statement
- Flu Consent Form
ADDITIONAL FORMS
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