Health Centre

Health Centre Director:

Mrs. Marlene MacLellan R.N. ​​​
Email: mmaclellan@appleby.on.ca
Tel: 905-845-4681 ext. 234

Nurses:

Mrs. M. Campbell R.N. ​​​
Mrs. J. Shrum R.N.
Mrs. A. Kim R.N. ​​​
Mrs. L. Moss R.N.
Mrs. K. Slowly R.N. (mental health nurse)
Mrs. K Manchur R.N.
Mrs. M. Tello R.N.(casual)
Mr. Vincent Nguyen

Health Centre Coordinator:

Ms. Natasha Silva

School Doctor:

The Health Centre houses a private medical practice, Appleby College Medical, which is separate from Appleby College. The school doctor, Dr. Rajani, is part of this practice. She is responsible for the medical care of our international boarding students. These students can make an appointment to see Dr. Rajani or attend walk-in clinics run by this practice.

On weekends, the office is closed. As needed, students will be directed to one of the several walk-in clinics in the surrounding area.

Day students and local boarders will only be seen by the school doctor in an extreme emergency situation. They run a very busy private practice.

​​​​​Appleby College has several AED's on campus:

• Health Centre
• Arena ​​​
• Willis Hall (in front of the Business Office) ​​​​​
• Dining hall Foyer ​​​
• Chapel ​​​
• Reception ​​​
• Between Pool & old gym
• AWB building – Upper level in the Weight Room
• AWB building – Main level beside Athletic Therapy
• AWB building – Lower level in front of the rock climbing wall

Medication should be given at home whenever possible. However, if a medication must be administered during school hours or while off campus at an Appleby College school event or trip (prescription or over-the-counter), proper authorization must be provided to the school, as follows:

• Written permission using the school Medication Dispensing Form and
• The medication must be brought to the Health Centre and be in the original container with proper labeling

Please note that herbal remedies and nutritional supplements are not considered medications and cannot be given by the school nurses.

Click here to view Appleby’s Medication Policy.

At Appleby College, it is a school policy that all students have sufficient medical coverage in case of an emergency.

If your child does not presently have provincial health coverage in Canada (such as OHIP), they will be automatically enrolled with Appleby's preferred medical insurance provider.

The Health Centre at Appleby does not accept private health care insurance. To learn more about the International Student Medical Emergency Insurance please visit your child’s Magnus Health account.

Summary of Benefits – MSH Policy

Click here to view the PDF.

Boarding Students:

If a boarding student has any symptoms of illness they will need to isolate until they have no fever and their symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours if they had nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea). We have a limited number of beds in the health centre available for students to isolate therefore:

• Local boarders will need to be picked up by their parent to isolate at home
• Students who have local guardians will need to be picked up by the guardian and isolate in their homes
• If a student has an infectious disease (e.g. pink eye, strep throat) they should not be in classes or boarding until they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours; Boarding students will need to be home, at local guardians or remain in the Health Centre; Please refer to the Reportable Diseases Section above
• Boarding students are not allowed to rest in boarding if they are missing class

Day Students:

There may be times when a day student needs to rest for a short period of time. This is at the nurses' discretion and if there are beds available.

• If a Day student is unwell, they should stay home
• If a Day student comes to the Health Centre and is too unwell to stay in class, the nurse will call home; The student will need to be picked up as soon as possible
• If a student has an infectious disease (e.g. pink eye, strep throat) they should not be at school until they have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours; Please refer to the Reportable Diseases Section above
• Day students will need to let attendance know every day when they are not coming to school; If they become ill at school, they need to come see the nurse

Click here to view Appleby's Concussion Protocol.
Click here to view Appleby’s 8 Step Concussion Recovery Pathway.

Off Games: ​Restrictions preventing any student from fully participating in all activities here on campus.

Short Term Off Games (<2 days):

Boarders

• After assessment by the nurse, may receive and off games card for up to two days
• Students need to rest in the Health Centre or stay with his/her class/team

 
Day Students

• Need parental permission (phone call, email, or note)
• Can only be given for two days
• Students need to rest in the Health Centre or stay with his/her class/team

​Long Term Off Games (restrictions longer than 2 days):

Boarders and Day Students

• A medical note must be submitted to the Health Centre for any student who is going to be off games for longer than two days
• The medical note should contain a brief explanation of the illness, any restrictions for physical activity and the expected length of time the student will be off games
• Students/Parents will be expected to update the Health Centre with changes in condition

Flu vaccination clinics are offered each school year, and typically take place late October/early November based on when supplies are received.

If you would like further information on the Flu, please visit: http://www.halton.ca/flu

As per the Ministry of Health, parents are required to report all immunizations that their children receive to their Regional Public Health Department. All students attending Appleby College must have their immunization record on file with the Halton Public Health Department.

The Halton Public Health Department will maintain the most up to date immunization records and track all mandatory school immunizations for all students attending schools in the Halton area. As a safety concern, please understand that the Appleby College Health Centre cannot provide immunization records as they may not reflect the most updated accurate information.

If students or parents require an up-to-date immunization record, they must request a copy of the immunization record from the Halton Public Health Department. 

Please visit www.halton.ca/immunize to submit or view your child’s Immunization Record.

Click here to view a document on Mandatory School Vacinations.

Click here to view a document on additional vaccine information.

Halton Region Public Health provides school-based vaccine clinics (for Grade 7 students) and community-based vaccine clinics (for Grade 7-12) for the following vaccines:

• Hepatitis B (ENGERIX-B)
• Human Papillomavirus (GARDASIL9)
• Meningococcal ACYW-135 (Menactra NIMENRIX)

Appointments for community clinics can be made for students in Grades 7-12. To book an appointment for your child, please click here or call 311 in Halton Region.

Public Health Clinic Dates at Appleby: Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Please let us know if your child might have head lice.

If the nurses expect your child might have head lice:

• Parents will be notified
• All students with suspected head lice need to be referred to a Lice Removal Service

Once a student is confirmed to have head lice:

• Parents will be notified that there was a student in their child's grade with head lice
• Student is not allowed to return to classes until professionally cleared and a note provided to the Health Centre
• Boarders will need to go home or to a guardians, or stay in the Health Centre until they are cleared
• Boarders are not allowed back on campus until the Health Centre receives a letter from a Lice Removal Service or from their doctor indicating that they are lice free

Lice Removal Services:

http://www.licesquad.com

http://licecrew.com/service-fees

Head Lice Screening

Some tips to prevent spreading germs when you are sick and how to protect yourself when others around you are sick

1. Avoid close contact 
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.

2. Stay home when you are sick
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3. Cover your mouth and nose
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing. Cough into your elbow, not your hands. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.

4. Wash your hands! Wash your hands! Wash you hands!
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
Germs often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. 

6. Practice other good health habits
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work, or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

Let's continue in working together in keeping our community healthy!