School entry screening for new students

(CNS): The Public Health Department is reminding parents that all students entering government or private schools for the first time are required to have health screenings before the new school year begins in September. Health screenings continue to take place at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) campus, from now until 20 August, and at the Cayman Islands Hospital from 21 – 29 August 2014. Completed forms from private physicians should be submitted to the Public Health Department, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. School entry screening will commence in Cayman Brac on 15 August 2014. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by the Public Health Department to arrange appointments.

For further information call: 326-4890, 326-3882, 925-5401.