Message from Johanna Duncan-Poitier, Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16 New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Second Floor, West Mezzanine, Albany, NY 12234
Based on the recent heightened concern regarding reports of occurrences of MRSA, or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, I wanted to share with you the some resources that are available to help you ensure the health and safety of students and staff in your schools . Please share this information with appropriate school personnel. The New York Statewide School Health Services Center website contains valuable information on MRSA. Look in the "A - Z Index" under "M:" for MRSA.
The NYS Education Department (NYSED) is collaborating with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to provide additional guidance, which will be forwarded to you as soon as it is available. If you have questions, please contact the Statewide School Health Services Center at (585) 349-7630.
