School Nurse Services

Thursday, 24th August 2023 at 10:00am

Minor Health Conditions Service

Available until 30 September 2023

Pharmacists at some pharmacies can now assess and provide FREE medications for the health conditions and patients listed below:

• Pain and fever (Pamol, Ibuprofen)
• Acute Diarrhoea
• Dehydration (Pedialyte)
• Eye infections (eye drops)
• Scabies (cream)
• Head lice (oil, comb)
• Eczema (ointments, steroid cream)
• Minor skin infections (creams)
  
  This great initiative, by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, is aimed at getting treatment for minor conditions at local participating pharmacies without needing a prescription or doctor visit. CLICK HERE to search for participating pharmacies in your area, including their opening hours.
  
  The Registered Nurses at Green Bay High School are available to assess and support all students throughout the school year, and will notify caregivers of any concerns or follow up that may be required. For any questions or support, please contact one of our Registered Nurses, situated at Student Services: Melissa Povey and Greer Cutfield phone 817-8173 ext 253