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School Based Health CenterSchool Based Health Center

Eight Components of Coordinated School Health1. Health Instruction2. Physical Education3. Health Services4. Nutrition Services5. Development of a Healthy School

Environment6. Health Promotion for Staff7. Family and Community Involvement8. Counseling, Psychological, and Social

Services

Eight Components of Coordinated School Health

Coordinated School Health Program Proven

Successes• Planned, sequential health education

resulted in a 37% reduction in the onset of smoking among seventh-grade students. 

• The prevalence of obesity decreased among girls in grades 6–8 who participated in a school-based intervention program.

• Students who participated in a school-based life skills training program were less likely to use tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana than were students not enrolled in the program.

Why a School-Based Health Center?

• The ultimate goal is:– Increase student attendance– Healthier students– Better learners

CCHS Terrier Care Planning Process

• Wellness Committee• School Health Index – Needs/Opportunities

Assessment• Needs Prioritization• School/Community Partner Collaborative

Development• Program Planning• Funding/Sustainability• Design/Remodeling• Staffing• Promotion/Enrollment

Definition of a School Based Health Center

• Partnerships created by schools and community health organizations

• To provide on-site medical and mental health services

• To promote the health and educational success of school-age children and adolescents who lack access to care

Partnerships with Terrier Care

• Carbondale Community High School• Shawnee Health Service• Jackson County Health Department• Southern Illinois Regional Social

Services• Southern Illinois Healthcare-

Community Benefits

How is Terrier Care Funded?

• Terrier Care will operate at CCHS, but will be administered with staff and funds that are independent of the school.

Affordability• Terrier Care will provide services without

the ability to pay, as Terrier Care offers a financial assistance program based on family size and income

• Terrier Care will bill insurance, Medicaid, Kidcare, etc. If your insurance program requires a co-pay, you will also have a co-pay at Terrier Care

Services for Students• In order for a student to be seen

and treated by Terrier Care the child must be enrolled in the Terrier Care program

• Enrollment forms and parental consents are being mailed to each child’s parent or guardian

Services for Students• Services are age-appropriate and address

the most important health needs of CCHS students.

• Services will include but are not limited to:– Primary care for acute and chronic health

conditions– Sports injury assessment and treatment– School and sports physicals

Services for Students• Social Services• Substance abuse

services• Case

management

• Nutrition education

• Health education • Health promotion

Services for Students by Referral Only

• Pregnancy testing• Sexually Transmitted Disease

testing and treatment• Family Planning • Case Management procedures will

be monitored for these referrals

Student Access to Services

• Student can access Terrier Care by making an appointment or on a walk-in basis

• Student services will only be provided with parental consent

• If a student is not enrolled and presents at Terrier Care the school nurse will see the student following the current policies in place

Services for Staff and Faculty

• Staff and faculty will receive comprehensive services including:– Pregnancy testing– Sexually Transmitted Disease testing

and treatment– Family Planning

Access to Services for Staff and Faculty

• Staff and Faculty can access Terrier Care by making an appointment or on a walk-in basis.

• Staff and Faculty may register on site for services

Confidentially• All services at Terrier Care will remain

confidential. Terrier Care will act in compliance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Your protected information means health information, including demographic information, any information collected from you and created or received by the provider, another provider, a health plan, employer or a health clearing house.

Hours of Operation• Projected opening date-March 2005• Monday –Friday • 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. When school

is open• Open Aug. 1 for school and sports

physicals• CCHS phone Ext. 237

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