Health Services

The mission of District 104 is to promote and instill the love of learning. Our goal as a health team is to create a healthy and supportive environment that facilitates optimal learning and development for all students. Each District 104 school is staffed by a full-time registered nurse.

Health Requirements per Grade Level

Health Exams & Resources

Accommodations for Medical Conditions & Injuries:

Any students requiring specific accommodation in the school setting for medical conditions and/or injuries require a recent doctor’s note on file in the Health Office indicating the provider’s recommendations. PE excusals must be written by a physician and submitted to the Health Office and PE teacher.

Medication Reminder:

Students are NOT allowed to carry ANY medication (this includes any over-the-counter medication such cough drops, Tylenol, and Motrin). If your student needs medication administered during the school day (including cough drops, Tylenol, or Motrin), medication must be kept in the Health Office and medication authorization forms must be signed by the parent/guardian AND A MEDICAL PROVIDER (Doctor, PA, APRN). Students may have the option to self- carry emergency medications (Glucagon, EpiPen, Rescue inhalers) if noted on the medication authorization form.

Nurses' Corner

nurses

Nurses Directory

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Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL - CSN

District 104 lead Nurse

Certified School Nurse

Walker School

(708) 924 - 6343

Email Bianca Vazquez

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Anita E. Kamieniak, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN

District 104 Certified School Nurse

Graves School & Heritage Middle School

(708) 924 - 6309

Email Anita E. Kamieniak

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Tina Marie Lopez, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN, RINC-OB

District 104 Certified School Nurse

Graves School & Heritage Middle School

(708) 924 - 6303

Email Tina Lopez

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Olivia Gomez, CNA

District 104 Health Aide

Graves School & Heritage Middle School

(708) 924 - 6309

Email Olivia Gomez

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Tanya Justin, RN, IEP Designee

District 104 school Nurse

Walsh School

(708) 924 - 7921

Email Tanya Justin

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Julie Richter, BSN, RN, PEL-CSN

District 104 Certified School Nurse

Wharton School

(708) 924 - 6347

Email Julie Richter

Additional Information & Resources

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"You cannot educate a child who is not healthy, and you cannot keep a child healthy who is not educated."

- Joycelyn Elders, M.D., former U.S. Surgeon General