February 14, 2024

Whenever there is an event on campus, the Health Center takes measures to ensure the safety and immediate first aid care for our community.

• The Health Center receives the schedules, including the names of students and guests that are participating with any medical alerts, allergies, and medications they may be taking 

• First Aid kits and medications are prepared to be ready on location in case of an emergency

• The location is assessed and the Jordanian Civil Defense is informed of the event in case there is a need to transfer the injured person to the hospital for further medical care 

• The Nurse and Sports Therapist are on campus through the event for quick and first responder services 

• At the end of the event, reports are provided to coaches and parents on all injuries and actions taken. 

The Health Center needs to be present during events on campus. For example, during a tournament on campus,  a guest player was injured and assessed by the school Nurse. Upon examination, it was determined that the athlete needed further medical intervention and an ambulance was called.  Within 8 minutes, the injured athlete was in the hospital with specialized doctors waiting in the emergency room for quick assessment and treatment. 

The Health Center's goal is to keep our community and our guests safe while they are on campus. With our positive team spirit and quick response, the Health Center is ready to serve at all events!

February 8, 2024

We would like to celebrate the new automated registry system at the Health Center where students and staff sign in before seeing a nurse. This enables us to collect, store, and analyze information on the health status and care of students and staff. 

The new process will  help: 

• monitor the number of students and staff visiting the office

• identify and address main health issues and needs 

• provide feedback on care given 

• support health promotion and prevention programs and policies in school 

• effective management of resources and referrals and follow-up on students and staff    

An automated system will help us improve the quality and safety of school health services and the overall well-being of our community. 

January 25, 2024

Our community has seen an increase in cases of the flu and other contagious viruses over the last few weeks. In our efforts to maintain the health and safety of our community, use the Health Checklist below before sending your child to school and check for symptoms such as:

• Fever (37.5°C or 99.5°F) or chills

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Cough

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Nausea or vomiting

• Diarrhea

Follow the steps below to protect your family and keep our community healthy:

• If any member of your family exhibits symptoms from the checklist, please consult with your family physician as soon as possible.

• If your child has a temperature, even a slight one, we urge you to keep your child at home.

• It is important not to send your child to school with a fever, even if they have taken medication to lower their temperature.

• Remember to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.

• Avoid hugging and kissing people as a form of greeting.

• Notify the Health Center promptly via email to help us maintain the safety of our community.

Contact the Health Center at hjahshan@acsamman.edu.jo for more information and assistance.

November 30, 2023

Recently, we have had a few cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is a type of coxsackievirus syndrome that causes painful red blisters in the throat and on the tongue, gums, hard palate, inside of the cheeks, and the palms of hands and soles of the feet. These viruses live in the human digestive tract. 

The usual period from initial infection to the onset of signs and symptoms (incubation period) is three to six days. A fever is often the first sign of hand-foot-and-mouth disease, followed by a sore throat and sometimes a poor appetite and malaise.

In most cases, coxsackieviruses cause mild flu-like symptoms and go away without treatment. 

ACS Protocols for Hand Food Mouth

If you notice blisters around the mouth and/or palms of the hands, please contact the school. It's important for school staff and other parents to know so they can watch for similar symptoms. 

Keep your child home from school or childcare until they have gone 24 hours without a fever and the mouth sores and open blisters have healed. The Health Center must approve your child's return to class after a general checkup in our clinic along with a medical note from the doctor that your child is cleared to return. 

Contact the Health Center for more information. 

November 30, 2023

Last week there was an injury on campus when a visiting student was hit by a ball during the soccer tournament and needed medical attention on the field. The area was quickly secured, our Nurse on duty immediately followed the protocols to check on the student, and an ambulance was called to transport the student to the hospital for medical follow-up. The student was in the hospital less than 10 minutes from the time of injury. Thankfully the student is well with no serious injuries.

This incident reassured our community that our Health Center is well equipped with all the necessary equipment that is needed in an emergency, we are trained and ready to be first responders, and that injured individuals can be transported in minimal time to nearby hospitals for immediate care. 

This is a reminder that the Health Center offers First Aid & CPR classes to our community. Click here to learn more about how you can become certified and ready to save lives!

November 9, 2023

With every field trip within and outside of Jordan, the Health Center takes measures to ensure that we continue to provide comprehensive health care to the students and chaperones. 

All teams are provided with First Aid kits that match the medical needs for the trip and for the students and chaperones that have medical alerts. A Nurse accompanies local field trips when students with medical alerts participate to ensure that proper medical care is available in case of an emergency and to administer prescribed medications to students. 

The Health Center also establishes close contact with medical services and ambulances close to field trip locations for immediate care in case of an emergency. 

For international trips, the Health Center provides accompanying adults with information and health kits to ensure traveling students have their medication available. Chaperones remain in close contact with Nurse Hiyam to monitor health issues when necessary. 

October 16, 2023

We are heading into flu season and have already had a small handful of people out with COVID. Please remember that everyone should stay home when sick. Individuals should only return to school when fever-free without the help of medication for a full 24 hours. 

Even after a fever passes, sometimes a cough persists. In such cases, regardless of the illness, we ask that individuals wear masks to protect our community. Should you have any questions or require any support, please call me at school numbers, 065813944/6 ext. 225 or email the Health Center.

October 15, 2023

ACS invited Diet and Nutrition Consultant, Amal Nasser to speak to the swim team about healthy eating habits for athletes. The talk included protein requirements, sources of protein foods,  and how to use their palms to measure the amount of protein they need. 

Ms. Nasser also discussed the carbohydrate intake, the quality and sources of carbs, and the importance of Zinc and its food sources as an important mineral for athletes. 

The talk was concluded with a Q&A session with the athletes. 

Here are two useful articles for student athletes: 

1. Teen Nutrition for Fall Sports

2. How Teen Athletes Can Build Muscles with Proteins

October 15, 2023

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Screening and early detection of breast cancer remains one of the main pillars to reduce its occurrence, and as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want to ensure that women's health and wellbeing are prioritized. 

The Health Center provided free clinical consultation by Dr. Suha Khalifeh to detect breast abnormalities and recommend the best screening modality for ACS staff.

September 19, 2023

In our continuing effort to protect our community, ACS offered free flu vaccine to all staff members of ACS. Those who wished to be protected during the flu season received their dose of the flu vaccine at the Health Center. 

September 17, 2023

The Health Center has been doing vision screening for all elementary school students. This is only a simple screening and by no means conclusive. If there is a concern about your child's vision, you will receive a letter from the Health Center. 

Over 150 students in middle and high school went through complete physical checkups before joining ACS's athletic teams for Season 1 to ensure they were in appropriate shape and ensure the physical safety of our students. 

The checkup included evaluating the medical history of the student, including scoliosis, and abnormalities in joints, head, hips, and chest as well as heart health.