Health Services

AVEL eCare School Health

Avel eCare School Health delivers nursing coverage to K-12 schools to ensure immediate response to student needs. Using advanced telehealth technology, school staff can connect with a virtual nurse, dedicated to their building.

How does it work? At any time during the school day, a school staff member can request a consultation for a chronic or urgent health care need. Within minutes, a registered nurse is available via video to assess the situation and advise the staff member on how to help your student. After the call is completed, the eCARE school nurse will contact the student’s parents as needed to communicate information about the visit, so if you see an unfamiliar number, (605) 606-0550, it just might be the nurse! We see students for diabetic management, asthma, seizures, everyday injuries, and much more.

To learn more about a video visit, click here.

Meet the School Health Nursing Team: Meet Our Team

AVEL eCare Parent Letter

When should I keep my child home from school?

Please keep your child home from school if they are exhibiting any of the following symptoms:

  • A fever over 100.4° Fahrenheit (F) or 38° Celsius (C) – Your child can return to school after they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without medicines that treat or prevent fever.

  • Signs they are weak and tired. This is common with the flu.

  • Diarrhea

  • Fatigue

  • Vomiting 2 times or more in a 24-hour period.

  • Coughing that disrupts normal activity.

  • Wheezing or shortness of breath.

  • Pain from earache, headache, sore throat, or recent injury.

  • Yellow or green drainage from the eye(s).

  • A new rash – Not all rashes mean your child must stay home from school. Check with their doctor or health care provider.

  • Positive diagnosis or suspicion of an infectious disease including but not limited to Covid, Measles, Strep Throat, Chickenpox, Pinkeye, Whooping Cough, Flu, etc.

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