Health Screenings
ELEMENTARY HEALTH SCREENINGS
Annual Volunteer Health Screenings are replaced this year by vision screenings from Oregon Lions and Dental Screenings and education from Neighborhood Health Centers.
Vision Screenings
Vision Screenings for elementary students will be conducted by Oregon Lions this year.
Thursday October 24, 2019 at Colton Elementary
Dental Screening, Selants & Education for Elementary Students
Dental Education March 2 & 3, 2020
Dental Sealants March 10, 11 & 12, 2020
CARDIAC SCREENINGS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
"It takes a community – parents, teachers, medical professionals and you – to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in young people. Increased access to automated external defibrillators, education on cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and youth cardiac screenings will save lives." - Providence Heart and Vascular Institute
Thank you to Providence Heart and Vascular Instite for screening more than 120 of our students from Colton High School and Colton Middle School during the November 2017 screening event!
We will be partner with Providence Play Smart for free youth cardiac screenings for all kids 12-18 in the Colton Community every other academic year. The next screening will be:
January 10, 2020
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
at Colton High School
Play Smart, sponsored by Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, provides:
Free heart screenings for youths ages 12 to 18, which include:
Blood pressure measurement
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram if needed
Resources to learn more about sudden cardiac arrest and heart disease prevention
A community for learning and sharing
To learn more about Play Smart please visit their webpage or watch this clip.
To participate, please ensure that your students consent form is completed, signed and returned on the date of the screenings.
Thank you to our current and past sponsors and participants for annual School Health Screenings and Services to Colton Students:
Linfield College School of NursingNeighborhood Health CentersColton High School Medical Opportunities & Colton Parent ClubThe Dentist Off Main Clackamas Community College School of Nursing *Providece Health Services
General Vision & Dental Information
Catching and treating vision problems is one of the best ways to prepare children for visual tasks in school. Vision impairments are a common cause of delayed learning and are often easily treatable.
Overall physical health including oral health are very important factors in a child's ability to focus and learn.
Early intervention of both oral and vision issues improve and motivate student success.
Annual vision and dental screenings are provided in the school setting for elementary students. Students not participating should have a screening certification for completed if 7 & younger or an Opt-Out form if older than 7.
Recent Oregon laws ( 2013 & 2015) require parents to provide statements of vision screening and dental screening to the school of enrollment unless:
* Seeking vision or dental access directly opposes religious beliefs.
* Prior certification has been provided.
* Vision or dental access is a burden as defined by the state board of education.
Vision Screening Certification
Vision Screening Certification-Spanish
Dental Screening Certification
Dental Screening Certification- Spanish
Opt-Out School Sponsored Health Screenings Ages 7&up
Income-Based Vision Resources
The Founders Clinic
KEX- Kids Fund via Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Income Based Dental Resources
Clackamas County Dental Access
Salud Clinic