BMS/RHS Health Office
Teresa Costakis RN, Sue Hart LPN Phone: (845)-871-5500, Ext. 5536 Fax: 876-5581
Stay active, eat healthy, and get a good night's sleep to boost your immunity. Stay socially distant, wear your masks, wash your hands, avoid touching your face, cover all coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick.
All health forms and physician's orders may be emailed to me (in PDF only) (NO Photos please) at: [email protected]
Please note that after January 2021- physical exams must be completed on the NYS form.
physical form 2023.pdf -This is the only form accepted.
PLEASE GET YOUR FLU SHOT and COVID-19 Vaccine, when available-to protect yourself and others.
Measles Update
Hand-foot-and-mouth-Disease info:
file:///Users/tcostakis/Hand-foot-and-mouth%20disease%20-%20Symptoms%20&%20causes%20-%20Mayo%20Clinic.html
Please visit my Health Tips pages (on the left) for information on "Covid-19", "Flu", and "When to send to school or keep home".
Covid Mental health resource- NY Project Hope Coping with COVID.docx
Need help? Contact the Local Health Department-845-486-3402 for questions or concerns if you do not have a health care provider.
Sun River Healthcare-can assist families without insurance to see a health care provider -845-454-8204 in Poughkeepsie, or 845-768-1990 in Kingston
NEW: Asthmatics are advised to carry a spacer along with their inhalers to ensure safe and adequate delivery of their inhaler's medication. Please be sure to get updated orders from your physicians.
summer heat.pdf
Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is unable to cool itself. The
most common heat-related illnesses are heat stroke (sun stroke), heat
exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash. Click on the link for the symptoms and
first-aid responses.
BMI survey information and opt out letter.docx
NYSScreenExamReq2018.pdf
Please note that the school nurse will notify the parent/guardian of any abnormal screening results.
Tick Borne Disease Awareness Month.pdf
Learn how to keep your family and pets safe.
Lighten up those backpacks 
to lessen fatigue and injury!
Dear Parents/Guardians: 
Sport Physicals are required yearly. Please be sure your health care provider completes the full NYS Health Examination form in its entirety and provide a copy to the health office.(No photos please.)
An updated health history will be required on Arbiter/Family ID-accessed through the school's athletic webpage, no more than 30 days prior to the start of a sport season. Check the athletic page for updates.
Students must have new orders for any medications - Inhalers and EpiPens each new school year(including over the counter meds).
DentalHealthCertificate.docx-this form is optional but is requested at the time of grade required physicals.
In accordance with Public Health Law,
Re.
Immunizations:
ALL Students entering grade 6 must have one Tdap and 2 Varicella vaccines
All Students entering 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th-one dose of meningococcal vaccine. Students entering grade 12- need 2 doses, unless the first dose was administered at age 16 or older.
Without the vaccine or a confirmed appointment, they can't attend school after 14 days per public health law.
Check with your doctor. Even kids who have had a shot before may need a booster to start school.
To learn more, visit health.ny.gov/immunize
2025-26 School Year
New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance
NOTES:
All children must be age-appropriately immunized to attend school in NYS. The number of doses depends on the schedule
recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Intervals between doses of vaccine must be in accordance with the “ACIP-Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.” Doses received before the minimum age or intervals are not valid and do not count toward the number of doses listed below. See footnotes for specific information for each vaccine. Children who are enrolling in grade-less classes must meet the immunization requirements of the grades for which they are age equivalent.
For further information, refer to the CDC Catch-Up Guidance for Healthy Children 4 Months through 4 Years of Age.
Click the link below for a copy of the flyer:
meningococcal vaccine flyer
Med Pick Up- Next Year web site post_2.docx