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School Based Health Center

 "Improved Learning Through Improved Health" 

FLU SHOT still available in the clinic! Call 366-2061 to set up your appointment today!
 

Help Stop the Spread of the Flu:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water frequently
  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue (not your hands)
  • Don't share drinks, food, or anything that goes in or on the mouth
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Get your seasonal flu shot!!

HOURS:     Medical Clinic:    Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am - 3:30pm

                    Mental Health Counseling:     Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00 pm

 

LOCATION:    Next to the Counseling Center/Main Office in the High School

WHO:     All Houghton Lake enrolled students ages 10-21 years old including the High School, Middle School and Alternative Education Buildings with or without medical insurance. Dependent children of students are also eligible for services. Adults cannot be seen in the SBHC.

SERVICES:  Although crisis intervention and emergency care do not require parental consent, regular medical services require a signed consent from a parent or guardian before services are provided. The following services are available from the Health Center:

  • Physcial exams/sports physicals*/well child checks
  • Immunizations
  • Lab testing (blood, urine, glucose, Strep, etc)
  • Sick/minor illness (fever, sore throats, earaches, etc)
  • Diagnosis and/or managment of chronic illnesses/diseases
  • First Aid (cuts, bloody noses, etc)
  • Dispensing over the counter medications (Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc)
  • Individual and group mental health counseling
  • Referral for specialty care (vision, hearing, dental, orthopedics, etc)
  • Health education
  • Coordination of health care
  •   *Sports Physicals are FREE and by appointment ONLY

    • Parental Consent is required for all patients under 18. Students from the Middle School can be seen at the clinic with/without a parent. If a parent feels their child can safely walk from the Middle School to the High School and cannot attend an appointment, the parent may call the Middle School office and/or send a note of permission to allow the student to walk over. Visitors to the clinic from other buildings must sign in at the main office.

    Current Michigan Law allows for confidential (no parental consent) services to minors in these areas:

    • Counseling and referrals for mental health, physical/sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse
    • Referral for prenatal care
    • Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
    • Gynecological services

    Services that will NOT be provided at the Health Center include:

    • Birth control pills or devices cannot be dispensed or prescribed on school property (MI State Law)
    • Abortion counseling or referral
    • Prenatal care
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    INSURANCE:    All insurances are accepted for services provided. SBHC staff can assist with MEDICAID enrollment for patients and families. NO student will be turned away due to inability to pay.
     
    STAFF:
    • Medical Provider: Carissa Bonner, MS, CPNP 
    • Medical Assistant:  Kris Metevia, CMA
    • Counselor: Aimee Sweet, LLMSW
    • Outreach Nurse: TBD
    • Administrative Assistant: Heather Herzberg

     ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL CONSENT FORM ON FILE TO BE SEEN IN THE CENTER

     

     Contact Us:

    School Based Health Center Phone: 366-2061   School Based Health Center Fax: 422-4378

    The School Based Health Center is a community service provided by MidMichigan Community Health Services with grant funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Department of Education.

     

     
    Phone: 366-2061
    Fax: 422-4378
    HOURS:
    M-W-F 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Tu-Th  9:00am - 3:30pm
     
    Counseling hours:
    M-F 8:00am - 4:00 pm