Health Services & Requirements

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Welcome to our District Nurse webpage.  In these unprecedented times the D56 Nurses want to remind you to follow the 3 C's
Clean

  • Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer if soap is not available.

  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, microwaves, refrigerators daily.

Cover

  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow. At the first sign of illness, contain.

  • Keep a distance of 3 feet from others 

Contain

  • Stay home when sick. Stay away from healthy people.

  • Self-isolate as much as possible to keep your germs from spreading to others in your household.  Social Distancing.​

If you are symptomatic or have specific questions please call your physician's office or
the Lake County Health Department.  
Illinois COVID-19 Hotline​
1-800-889-3931
Send Email to Lake County Health Department 

Virus check list

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District 56 Health Services Mission Statement

Gurnee District 56 Health Services make a difference in the lives of children every day. Licensed School Nurses promote optimal health for the school community through the implementation of professional nursing skills, evidence-based practices, and the development of personal health management.  As collaborative members of Gurnee District 56, we encourage students to be responsible, productive, respectful, and safe citizens.

Viking Middle School

Lizzy Ramos, BSN RN
(O) 847-336-2108
(F) 847-249-0719
Send Email to Lizzy Ramos

Prairie Trail School

Victoria Tompkins, LPN
(O) 847-623-4333
(F) 847-623-4456
Send Email to Victoria Tompkins

River Trail School

Lorena Gonzalez-Velasco, LPN
(O) 847-505-1763
(F) 847-249-4662
Send Email to Lorena Gonzalez-Velasco

 Spaulding School

Joseph Muller, RN, CSN-PEL
(O) 847-662-3701
(F) 847-6262
Send Email to Joseph Muller

D56 Certified School Nurse

Viking, River Trail, Prairie Trail
​Laura Liphardt, M.Ed., BSN, RN, CSN-PEL
(O) 847-336-2108 
(F) 847-249-0719
Send Email to Laura Liphardt

Illinois Poison Center phone resource