PA Virtual Health Screenings!
2014-2015 School Year Sign-Ups
Complete your 2014-2015 Health Screening in Three Easy Steps:
- Choose a health screening* site from the list below.
- Register for your site. - Scroll to bottom of flyer for Register Button.
- Attend your chosen site.
We've categorized the sites into East/West/Central Locations to make it easier for you to find a health screening site near you. That being said, you are welcome to register for and attend any site.
*Students in grades K, 6, and 11 are mandated to submit both a health screening and a physician exam. To save a trip, we recommend that students in these grades bring both the health screening form and the physical examination form with them to their physician's appointment.
EAST Locations
Kutztown Health Screening Site
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015, 10:30 AM
Kutztown Community Library, Bieber Alley, Kutztown, PA, United States
Philadelphia Health Screening Site
Thursday, Apr 9, 2015, 09:00 AM
Shriners Hospitals for Children, North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Troy Health Screening Site
Monday, May 11, 2015, 01:00 PM
Bradford County Library, 16093 Route 6, Troy, PA 16947
Scranton Health Screening Site
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 10:00 AM
Lackawanna County Children's Library, 520 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, United States
Central Locations
Chambersburg Health Screening Site
Monday, Feb 23, 2015, 09:00 AM
Mt Pleasant United Brethren, Chambersburg, 2509 Black Gap Rd, Greene, PA 17202, United States
Lancaster Health Screening Site
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015, 09:00 AM
Highland Presbyterian Church, East Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA, United States
Camp Hill Health Screening Site
Wednesday, Feb 25, 2015, 09:00 AM
3301 E Trindle Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011, United States
West Locations
Lewistown Health Screening Site
Monday, Mar 2, 2015, 11:00 AM
Mifflin County Library Association, 123 N Wayne St, Lewistown, PA 17044, United States
New Castle Health Screening Site
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015, 09:30 AM
New Castle Public Library, East North Street, New Castle, PA, United States
Johnstown Health Screening Site
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2015, 09:30 AM
Cambria County Library System, 248 Main St, Johnstown, PA 15901, United States
Pittsburgh Mills Health Screening Site
Thursday, Mar 5, 2015, 10:00 AM
Pittsburgh Mills, Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard, Tarentum, PA, United States
Edinboro Health Screening Site
Thursday, Mar 19, 2015, 10:00 AM
143 West Plum Street, Edinboro, PA, United States
About Pa Virtual Health Screening Sites
What to bring?
Eyeglasses
A quiet activity
A smile!
Having Scoliosis Screening?
Girls-wear a sports bra or bathing suit top under your shirt
Boys– Wear a shirt that is easy to remove
*All students are mandated to have a health screening every year, every grade!
What is a Health Screening?
HEALTH SCREENINGS REQUIRED
All grades:
Height & Weight- purpose is to monitor growth and development patterns of students and to identify students who may be at nutritional risk or may have a common nutritional problem.
Body Mass Index (BMI) – a weight for stature index frequently used to help determine whether a student is within a normal growth pattern, overweight, at risk of becoming overweight or underweight.
Far & Near Visual Acuity Tests - purpose is to identify and refer students with possible vision problems to an eye care professional for further examination, diagnosis and if necessary, treatment and follow-up.
Grade 1:
Color Vision Test –purpose is to identify students with difficulty identifying certain colors.
Convex Lens Test- purpose is to identify students with excessive farsightedness.
Stereo/Depth Perception Test- purpose is to identify students who may not be able to blend images correctly or to perceive three-dimensional space.
Grades K to 3, 7 and 11:
Hearing Test- purpose is to identify and refer students with possible hearing impairments to a physician/hearing specialist for further examination, diagnosis and if necessary, treatment and follow-up.
Grades 6 and 7:
Scoliosis- purpose is to detect possible curvature of the spine in children. If the condition is detected early and appropriately treated, progressive spinal deformity may be prevented.
If you have any questions or concerns please call
Christina Woljten, School Nurse
Phone: 484- 680-7992