Training Set for Migrant Health Program

School-based physical exams are provided to thousands of migrant children each year in a cooperative effort coordinated by the Migrant Education Health Program (MEHP).

"The partnership involves over 80 local education agencies and more than 30 clinics across the state," says MEHP Supervisor Mike Taylor.

Health problems diagnosed during these exams frequently include: dental disease and cavities, positive tuberculosis skin tests, anemia, visual problems, obesity, skin problems, abnormal physiological development, heart murmurs, asthma, and fungal infections, according to Mr. Taylor.

Training for federal project directors, records clerks, migrant home visitors, school nurses and other school officials involved in providing the health screenings is provided yearly to update them on new programs, regulations, insurance coverage, record-keeping, local health district services, tuberculosis and immunizations, Migrant Student Data and Recruitment Office (MSDR) services, and other issues, Mr. Taylor says.

One specific item that needs to be covered in the training is the new electronic Summary/Claim Form generated from MEHP’s website at www.ncesd.org/migranthealth.

The regional trainings also may be adapted, based on the contracted health provider and the school district served.

Following is a schedule of trainings for the 2005-06 school year, along with a prospective announcement and agenda.

At www.ncesd.org/migranthealth, you will also find providers’ names, addresses, fax numbers, physical examination clinic dates, and links to a variety of agencies that provide critical information and assistance.

If you are unable to access the website or have any questions, please contact the Migrant Education Health Program at 509-667-3636 or 509-667-3635 or via email at rosemarieh@ncesd.org.

MIGRANT PHYSICAL EXAMINATION TRAININGS FOR 2005-06

The following regional training opportunities have been scheduled to allow participants to select the most convenient date, time, and location to fill this need. These dates are subject to change during the year.

Tuesday, Sept. 13
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ESD 105—Yakima Room
33 S. Second Avenue
Yakima, WA

Wednesday, Sept. 14
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pasco School District
C. L. Booth Education Center
1215 W. Lewis
Pasco, WA

Thursday, Sept. 15
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Medical Center
1120 West Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA

Friday, Sept. 16
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Othello Eye Care (Columbia Basin Health)
475 N. 14^th
Othello, WA

Tuesday, Sept. 20
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
North Central ESD
640 S. Mission Street
Wenatchee, WA

Wednesday, Sept. 21
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Community Action Council
424 2^nd Avenue S.
Okanogan, WA

Thursday, Sept. 22
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Puget Sound Energy
1700 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA

Tues, Sept. 27
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Peninsula Community Services
1813 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA

Wednesday, Sept. 28
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Northwest Pediatrics Clinic
1911 Cooks Hill Road
Centralia, WA

Thursday, Sept. 29
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
SeaMar Vancouver
407 NE 87^th Avenue
Vancouver, WA

Friday, Sept. 30
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Henkle Middle School
480 NW Loop Road
White Salmon, WA

Monday, Oct. 18
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Seattle School District
Board Rm Admin. Bldg.
815 4^th Avenue N.
Seattle, WA

To be determined
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Tacoma School District
Central Admin. Bldg.
601 S. 8^th, 4^th Floor
Tacoma, WA

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SeaMar Community Health Centers
4455 Cordata Pkwy.
Bellingham, WA