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Health Services

School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and health of all students. School nurses are the primary health professional within the educational community. The vision of Benicia Unified School District dept. of health services is to have all children in school healthy, ready and able to learn.

Health Insurance Resources

California State Health Requirements for School Entry

Immunizations:  Proof of immunization is required for all students TK thru 12th grade enrolling in school.  For information, please see our School Entry and Kidergarden Requirements files under Contracts and Forms found on this page.
 
Enrolling for Coverage in California:
 
Health Insurance:                            Phone Number:
 
Covered California                         1-800-300-1506
Medi-Cal                                            1-800-400-6001
Kaiser Child Health Program      1-800-255-5053

Concussion Testing Information - ImPACT

(Immediate post-concussion assessment and cognitive testing)
ImPACT testing is a neurocognitive assessment currently used as a tool in evaluation and assessment of concussion in student athletes.
ImPACT pre and post tests are used as tools to assist health care providers track recovery following concussion as part of an overall concussion management protocol.
Baseline ImPACT testing is a computerized program taking about 25 minutes.  Testing is available at reasonable costs throughout the Bay Area. For locations and further information to to www.impacttest.com

Tuberculosis Skin Testing for Volunteers

Volunteers for BUSD are required to present a Verification of Clear Tuberculosis result done within the last 4 years or a TB risk assessment. You may find TB risk assessment information on the Human resources page under employee forms.
Please submit a copy of your recent TB (PPD) test results or TB risk assessment with your completed Volunteer Registration Form, to the site where you will volunteer.

Contacts & Forms

Teri Deane

School Nurse

Phone: 707-747-8300 x1224

Kasey Flores

Health Services Specialist

Phone: 707-747-8300 x1225