Don’t Let the FLU get the best of YOU!

December 6, 2011

Not only are we into an exciting Christmas season – we’re now well into the dreadful season most everyone works to avoid, the “Flu Season”. Obviously, we’re all busy preparing for the holidays by decorating, cooking, shopping, wrapping, and planning for parties during the holidays.... Read more »

Free Physicals for WHS Athletes

J Biser, BSN, RN, NCSN
May 24, 2011

Information Regarding Free Physicals For WHS Athletes (including rising 9th graders) All students must have a physical completed BEFORE trying out for athletics Free physicals for WHS athletes will be provided by Columbus Regional Healthcare System.  They will be done on Friday, June 3rd between... Read more »

WHS Hosts Health Fair for Students

by Mrs. Jo Anne Biser, RN, School Nurse
April 25, 2011

On Wednesday , April 27th,  WHS will have our first Health Fair.  It is a joint effort by Student Health and the Nutritional Dept.  It will be in the cafeteria during lunches.  Lunches will be extended by 20 minutes. There will be 6 booths/tables for the students to visit: Calorie Counting... Read more »

It’s True! – The Flu Ends With “U”!

by your Student Health Nurse, Mrs. Jo Anne Biser, RN, NCSN
February 9, 2011

Recently we’ve seen a slight increase in student absences due to flu. Student Health works to decrease absences by educating students and staff on good health practices.  The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. You can still get your flu shot at the Columbus County... Read more »

NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE: Immunizations – Are they really important?

November 18, 2010

Immunizations – shots – vaccines – whatever you call them – they are more than important.  They may save your life!  That little “ouch” from a shot may prevent you from having major health problems. So what are vaccines? Vaccines contain either parts of microbes (bacteria or viruses) or... Read more »