COVID-19 is believed to be spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, much in the way the flu and other respiratory viruses are spread. Symptoms are thought to appear within 2 to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

In situations like these where media reports may cause concerns amongst our families, it is best to rely on factual information from reliable sources. See more resources in the COVID-19 Information dropdowns below.

Homepage: Mask Guidance

About Our Telemedicine Program
Crowley ISD is doing everything in its power to protect the health and safety of students as we return to classes this fall. Because of this, the district has partnered with Virtual Care for Families to make it possible for your child to be treated under the care of a pediatrician or pediatric-specialized provider right in the school nurse’s office through two-way video conference. By registering, your child will have access to a pediatric provider who can test for COVID-19, give treatment for the flu, colds, sore throat, fever and more.

How does it work?
1. Get Registered: Register your student for the SchoolMed telemedicine program at virtualcarefamilies.com/schoolmed.

2. Receive Care Immediately: If your student is in need of care while at school, they can quickly be seen by a pediatrician or pediatric specialized provider through secure two-way video conference in the nurse's office. If needed, on-site testing can be conducted for conditions such as COVID-19, the flu, and strep throat and care can be provided immediately.

3. Get Well Sooner: If needed, we can send a prescription to a pharmacy near you. We can also provide a full visit summary, and if desired, send the visit notes to your primary care physician.

How much does it cost?
Most visits will be delivered at little to no cost to the families.

Medicaid: All Texas Medicaid plans are accepted and most visits for Medicaid covered patients will cost $0.*

TRICARE: Prime members typically pay $0 for use of this service and other TRICARE members pay an affordable fee per visit. Virtual Care for Families is a TRICARE authorized provider and in-network with all TRICARE plans.

Commercial Insurance: Virtual Care for Families is in-network with most major plans (BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, etc.) and a telemedicine visit for your child typically costs the same as a normal trip to your child’s pediatrician office. The visit will be automatically billed to your child’s insurance company with no action needed by the parent or guardian.*

No Insurance: Virtual Care for Families will offer charity care for children who are without insurance and who are enrolled in the Free and Reduced Meal Program. All other students without health insurance will be offered a cash pay discounted rate of $50.

*Visit virtualcarefamilies.com/insurance-accepted for full details on insurance coverage.

If you have any accessibility issues with the pdf's below, please contact the Crowley ISD Health Services Department for printouts.

Misty Vancampen
Coordinator of District Health Services
Email: misty.vancampen@crowley.k12.tx.us

Important Links
Immunization Requirements (PDF)
Anaphylaxis Information (PDF)
Asthma Action Care Plan (PDF)
Fever Notice (PDF)
Flu - Advice for Parents (PDF) | Spanish Version (PDF)
Food Allergy Packet (PDF)
Food, Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan (PDF)
Medication Administration Authorization Form - Elementary (PDF)
Medication Administration Authorization Form - Secondary (PDF)
Medication Administration Authorization Form Rules (PDF)
Meningitis Information Sheet (PDF)
Pink Eye Alert (PDF)
Pertussis Fact Sheet (PDF)
Physician's Request for School Health Services (PDF)
Student Emergency Health Care Plan (PDF)
Vision & Hearing Screening Requirements (PDF)

If you have any accessibility issues with the pdf's below, please contact the Crowley ISD Health Services Department for printouts.

Important Links
Homepage: American Heart Association
Homepage: Epinephrine
Homepage: Asthma 411
Homepage: Crowley ISD Employee Child Development Center

PDF: Back to School Family Checklist

If you have any accessibility issues with the pdf's below, please contact the Crowley ISD Health Services Department for printouts.

Misty Vancampen
Coordinator of District Health Services
Email: misty.vancampen@crowley.k12.tx.us

Important Information
Local Wellness Policy (PDF)
School Health Advisory Council Report (PDF)
Annual Board Report (PDF)
Meeting Minutes – Nov. 9, 2017 (PDF)

To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while contagious. Crowley ISD's Illness Policy is based on recommendations of the Department of State Health Services.

Students will be sent home from school if the school nurse or designated health care personnel see signs/symptoms of contagious illness. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to make arrangements for student pick up in a timely manner when they are called saying the student is ill. A letter will be sent home with the student outlining further instructions regarding re-admittance to school.

Some examples (not an all inclusive list) of a student who may have a communicable disease are:

• Body temperature above 100.0 degrees
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Undiagnosed rash
• Discoloration and/or drainage of the eyes

The school health personnel is responsible to use his/her clinical judgment when interpreting signs and symptoms for disease.

The parent will be notified, and the student will be sent home. In the case of communicable disease, proper physician documentation may be required for the student to re-enter school. This is for the student’s protection as well as the protection of others in the school. This procedure will ensure that he/she will not be exposed to other illnesses while his immunities are down and he/she will not be contaminating other students with their current illness.

Once a student is sent home with signs/symptoms of contagious illness he may not return to school until:

• Fever free for 24 hours without needing fever reducing medication like ibuprofen or acetaminophen
• No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hrs
• With proper physician documentation if instructed

Health clinic personnel should notify the attendance office if a student is sent home for illness and if they are not to be allowed to return the next day. It is still the responsibility of the parent/guardian to call the attendance office if their student is out sick.

If you have any accessibility issues with the pdf's below, please contact the Crowley ISD Health Services Department for printouts.

Misty Vancampen
Coordinator of District Health Services
Email: misty.vancampen@crowley.k12.tx.us

Important Links
Seizure Action Plan (PDF)
Seizure Individualized Healthcare Plan (PDF)
Seizure Parent Questionnaire (PDF)
Seizure Plan For Transportation (PDF)
First Aid For Seizures (PDF)

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Crowley ISD will be conducting spinal screening during the months of February and March for all 6th graders and 9th graders. The purpose of spinal screening is to detect the signs of abnormal curves of the spine at their earliest stages so that the need for treatment can be determined. Scoliosis, a common spinal abnormality found in adolescents, is a sideways twisting of the spine. It is usually detected in children between 10 and 14 years of age. Kyphosis, sometimes called round back, is an exaggerated rounding of the upper back and is often confused with poor posture. Many cases of curvature of the spine are mild and require only ongoing observation by a physician when they are first diagnosed. Others can worsen with time as the child grows and require active treatment such as bracing and surgery. Early treatment can prevent the development of a severe deformity, which can affect a person’s appearance and health.

The procedure for screening is simple. Screeners who have been specially trained will look at your child’s back while he/she stands and then bends forward. For this examination, boys and girls will be seen separately and individually.

ALL STUDENTS MUST REMOVE THEIR SHIRT FOR THIS EXAM. FOR THIS REASON, WE REQUEST THAT GIRLS WEAR A HALTER TOP, TUBE TOP, SPORTS BRA, OR A TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT TOP UNDERNEATH THEIR SHIRT ON EXAM DAY.

Parents will be notified of the results of the screening only if professional follow-up is necessary. This screening procedure does not replace your child’s need for regular health care and check- ups.

According to state law, all students in grades 6 and 9 must receive the spinal screening. If, for religious reasons, you do not wish to have your child screened, you are to submit an affidavit of religious exemption to this office no later than the day prior to your campus screening day. Please contact your campus health clinic if you have any questions.

Thank you for your cooperation

Asthma 411 is a collaboration between CISD and UNTHSC to improve prevention, education and intervention efforts for students experiencing symptoms of asthma resulting in improved student health, and subsequently improved attendance and achievement.

Asthma is one of the leading causes of student absenteeism. This program will allow all CISD campuses health clinics to have albuterol for inhalation and the tools to administer the medication in case of an emergency. 

Anaphylaxis (pronounced “an-a-fi-lax-is”) is a potentially severe or life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur very quickly—as fast as within a couple of minutes of exposure to the allergen.

It can be triggered by an allergy to a particular food (peanuts or shellfish, for example), biting or stinging insects (like bees), medication (penicillin is a common one), latex (the type of rubber many balloons are made from) or a variety of other allergic triggers.

Crowley school health clinics will now have the medication epinephrine on each campus to administer in case of a life threatening anaphylactic emergency during the school day.  Emergency services will be called if the medication is administered, however this allows a faster initial response by trained staff.

PDF: JPS Clinic Services Phase One Recovery Plan | Text Version

Note: If transportation is needed, please contact JPS at 817-702-1100 and indicate the need for transportation.

Asthma 411
A compiled list of resources and recommendations that our asthmatic community can use to prepare and learn more about COVID-19. 

Homepage: Asthma411 Home

PDF: EpiPen Training Guide | Text Version: EpiPen Training Guide

English PDF: Fact Sheet
Spanish PDF: Fact Sheet
Vietnamese PDF: Fact Sheet

The general public is encouraged to watch these videos to learn more about how they can keep themselves healthy by practicing improved hygiene.

Webpage: CDC Handwashing Video Home
Video: Handwashing Video
Video: Hand Sanitizing Video

Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott and White Health has a screening questionnaire that can be taken online or through a mobile app. To install the app on your mobile device, simply text BETTER to 88408 to have it sent to your phone. Please note, that you have to sign up for a Baylor Scott & White Health account. 

Homepage: Baylor Scott & White Health Corona Virus Information

Cook Children's 
Cook Children's understands the concern about the coronavirus. See answers to questions parents might have.

Homepage: Cook Children's COVID-19 Information

My Health My Resources
For those dealing with mental issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, call the My Health My Resources ICare call center at 817-335-3022. For the hearing impaired, please use the TTY_TDD numbers at 817-569-4488.

Homepage: My Health My Resources Website 

JPS Health Network
For those in need of community resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, please call 211.
JPS Health Network Coronavirus Helpline: 817-920-7000 

Tarrant County Homeless Coalition 
If you are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless, please call 817-996-8800 or click the link below to fill out a form. 

Homepage: Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Resources Helpline Form

Texas Health Resources
Call the Texas Health Coronavirus Hotline 24 hours a day to speak with a nurse. 
Texas Health Resources COVID-19 Consumer Hotline: 682-236-7601

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Corona Virus Anxiety Crisis Line: Text HOME to 741741
Other Areas of Concern: Text CONNECT to 741741

Homepage: Tarrant County Public Health    
Homepage: Texas Department of State Health Services
Homepage: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Homepage: World Health Organization
Homepage: Frequently Asked Questions

Other Additional Documents
PDF: A Parent Resource - Talking to Children About COVID-19 | Text Version: A Parent Resource
PDF: Wash Your Hands Fact Sheet | Spanish Fact Sheet | Text Version: Fact Sheet
PDF: Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster | Text Version: Helping Children Cope

Additionally, the Texas Department of State Health Services has established a hotline for any questions related to the COVID-19.

DSHS COVID-19 Call Center: 1-877-570-9779
Hours: 7 a.m. through 6 p.m., Monday through Friday

Public health officials are advising that the flu and other common respiratory illnesses are circulating and recommending that everyone follow basic prevention guidelines, including: 

• Everyone 6 months and older is encouraged to get a flu shot.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick. 
• Keeping a sick child at home prevents the spread of illness in the school community.
• It allows the child an opportunity to rest and recover. 
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Throughout the school year, and in the winter months especially, our CISD Health Services Department works closely with our school nurses to monitor illnesses, such as the flu. We also work with our custodial provider, and maintenance staff to ensure that our campuses are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

As we continue to be in contact with local health officials and monitor this situation, we will provide updates to our community should it become necessary.