Family Health Center of Worcester and the Worcester Public Schools have been partners in the school health centers for over 20 years. The school health centers offer a comprehensive array of preventive and primary care services in the location where children spend most of their time: in the school. The school health centers provide students with easy access to quality health care. They are open during regular school hours. Health care is provided by a licensed nurse practitioner working in conjunction with physicians and other resources from Family Health Center.
Services available include:
- Sick visits and urgent medical care
- Health care for acute or chronic illnesses
- Immunizations
- Annual physical exams and sports/camp physical exams
- Asthma management/support
- Full vision and hearing screenings
- ADHD services
- Laboratory screenings
- Reproductive health services
- Dental screenings
- Behavioral health assessments
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Health education
- Information and referral to social services agencies
- Referrals to specialty providers
- Care coordination for students with special health care needs
- Individual and group counseling
Click here for locations and hours of operation.