School Health FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

My child likes to snack on cereal bars. How can the nutrition facts label help me find the healthiest one? 

There are many cereal bars to choose from on the grocery store shelves.
The healthiest cereal bars are the ones high in fibre and iron and low in in saturated and trans fats. The Nutrition Facts panel on the package can help you compare cereal bars according to these nutritients.

Read the Nutrition Facts on the package in these 4 easy steps:

First- note the serving size. Usually it is for 1 bar that the nutrition information is given.

Second- Check for 2 grams of fibre or more per bar. The amount of fibre children should get each day is equal to their age + 5.
Example: an eight year old should get 13 grams of fibre daily.

Third- Check for 5% or less daily value (DV) of saturated and trans fat. The % daily value (DV) indicated at a glance if the food contains a lot or a little of a specific nutrient. Saturated and trans fats are the two major fats that increase blood cholesterol.

Four- Check for 15% or more daily value (DV) of iron. Children who do not get enough iron may have trouble concentrating and may not have enough energy.  

What is the referral process for  Speech and Language Services in Community Health?

For school aged children; teachers, counsellors or school staff complete the Individual Service Request form (ISR). The parent must be notified and must agree to the referral. The ISR is faxed to Capital Health Central Intake @ 413-7629.

The form will be forwarded to the appropriate Speech Language Pathologist assigned to the child's school. Case history and Consent forms are mailed to the legal guardian/parent for completion. At the same time, a checklist is sent to the teacher for completion. Once all the forms are submitted, the Pathologist will follow up with scheduling an assessment session. 

What are the immunizations offered to students by Community Health Services?

Kindergarten immunization is provided to children prior to beginning the school year. These include:
Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella. 

Grade 1 immunization for children who have not had a booster for the Kindergarten immunizations.
Grade 5 Hepatitis B immunization program.
Grade 5 Varicella (Chickenpox) immunization program.
Grade 9 immunization booster for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis.
Tuberculosis Skin Testing for children who have come from endemic areas within the past year.

Contact HEALTH Link (780)408-5465 for more information.