Rocket Nurses

07/25/2026

We had an amazing day yesterday. A huge thank you to the SID5 staff who worked to make the fair successful. A very big thank you to Schuyler County Health Department for providing vaccines, Courtney Elliott, P-NP, Dawn Koch, FNP, Dr. Jennifer Schroeder and Jenna Settles, FNP for providing free school and sports physicals, to Courtney Greer Beicapellistudio for providing free haircuts, to the Girl Scouts, The HUB - Arts and Cultural Center for providing kids activities, Lola for doing hair tensel, and to the Rushville Public Library for providing activities and books. A big thank you to Sugar Rush - Ice Cream Busfor being available for sweet treats!

Also, thank you to the many organizations that shared programs and services at the resource fair: Culbertson Memorial Hospital for school supplies, Carolyn Wright State Farm for school supplies, Two Rivers Regional Council for school supplies, Caputo Counseling, Bella Ease, Birth to Five Illinois, Quanada, Regional Office of Education #26, Spoon River College, Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Moreland & Devitt Pharmacy, Midwest Youth Services, Illinois Coalition for Community Services and the Hidden in Plain Sight display by the Hancock County Substance Abuse Coalition. Also, thank you to the Macomb Assembly of God Church for the generous donation of school supplies.

It was a great day serving Schuyler County and surrounding area families!

We can’t wait to see you in a few weeks for school!
-Nurse Britney & Nurse Wendy

We were so busy we didn’t get many pictures!
⬇️Share your pics below.

07/24/2026

We are very excited to have Sugar Rush - Ice Cream Bus join us tomorrow.
Even if you don’t need a physical or vaccines come by and visit our community organizations and get some ice cream.

07/23/2026

📚🎒 Tomorrow is the Day! Join Us for Our Back to School Health Fair! 🎒📚

Get your family ready for the new school year—all in one stop!

🗓️ Tomorrow, July 24
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*LOCATION CHANGE: RIHS @730 N Congress st.*

Here’s what you’ll find:
✅ FREE School & Sports Physicals (required for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade students)
💉 Vaccines available on-site through the Schuyler County Health Department
✂️ FREE Haircuts courtesy of Ms Courtney @ Beicapellistudio
🎒 FREE School Supplies (while supplies last)
🦷 Dental exam resources and sign ups
🤝 Information and resources from local community organizations
🍦 Sugar Rush - Ice Cream Bus
🎉 Fun activities for kids in the gym!

Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your child’s school health requirements. Take advantage of these free services while enjoying a fun day with the community.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 💜💛

06/25/2026

Summer is the best time to complete your child's school health requirements! Schedule physicals, dental exams, eye exams, immunizations, and sports physicals now to avoid the back-to-school rush.

Be sure all required forms are completed and submitted before the first day of school.

Check the image below and your email for grade-specific requirements. You can also visit sid5.com for all of the required forms.

You can also join us at the Back-to-School Health Fair for all of these services plus more!

06/17/2026

💜 As another school year comes to a close, we would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our parents, guardians, and caregivers for trusting us with the health and well-being of your children each day.

Take a look at some of the highlights from this year and celebrate the impact we made together! 💜

🏥 Healthy Children Learn Better. School Nurses Make It Happen!

☀️ Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and fun summer!

06/08/2026

Nurse Wendy’s Tooth Club at Webster Elementary🤩.

108 teeth lost at school for 25/26. Don't forget to keep brushing that beautiful smile! 😁🦷🪥💜

06/08/2026

Free dental days in Beardstown in August.

Set your reminder for the Free kids dental days in Beardstown!

Thank you Dr Jack & Dr Becky for this wonderful service and always extending it to our kids!

04/10/2026

🩸 **Give blood. Give back. Save lives.** 🩸

We’re hosting a blood drive **today until 2 PM at RIHS**, and we need YOU!

Every donation not only helps patients in need, but also supports our high school seniors—**each donation contributes toward scholarship money for them** 🎓❤️

It’s quick, it’s meaningful, and it makes a real difference.

👉 Stop by, roll up your sleeve, and help us make an impact before 2 PM!

04/01/2026

Check out this article on Energy drinks effects on the hearts of our kids.

We see this at our schools, which is one of the reasons they are no longer being sold at the high school and not allowed.
https://projectadam.com/ProjectADAM-Blog/The-Youth-Energy-Drink-Crisis?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQ6jhZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMGUzjnVe4oO9rrB1CrvaprBspP14QQnLeD0HzhueeCcfw9AVCD8Fw1p1gmc_aem_tSIPeOpTzxlSn9JBCK77sw

🚨 NEW BLOG ALERT

The latest from Project ADAM is one you don’t want to miss: “The Youth Energy Drink Crisis.”

Energy drinks are everywhere but the risks for youth are real. From high caffeine levels to hidden stimulants, these beverages can impact heart health, increase blood pressure, and even trigger dangerous heart rhythms in young people.

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://projectadam.com/ProjectADAM-Blog/The-Youth-Energy-Drink-Crisis

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Teddy Bear Clinic tonight. We had an amazing turnout.

A special thank you to Mrs. Val Andrews (Birth-3 program), Mrs. Campbell and the CNA students, Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Schuyler County Health Department, Schuyler Dental, Schuyler County Mental Health Association, Schuyler County Rushville Fire Department Schuyler County EMSS and our fabulous RIHS Musical students Norah & Natalee as Elsa & Anna.

We can’t wait to see you all next year.