School-Based Health Centers

About School-Based Health Centers

More than 4,000 visits are made each year by city students in grades 6 through 12. All students have access to health care regardless of their ability to pay or health insurance status, and incur no out-of-pocket expenses. Services are available in-person or through telehealth.

Staffed and supported by nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, and ambulatory techs from the School of Nursing, the Centers provide:

• Physicals, primary and preventative services
• Mental health assessments and ongoing mental health therapy
• Medication management
• Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses and injuries
• Management of chronic conditions
• On-site laboratory services & medication dispensary
• Health screenings and education
• Referrals
• Collaboration with the child’s Primary Health Provider (if they have one established)
• Adolescent health counseling
• Immunizations
• Population-based primary prevention
• On-site referral to Eastman School-Based Dental Service (East location)

Asthma attacks are a common condition treated at both of our health centers. Within minutes of an attack, medication and steroids can be administered on-site, instead of in an emergency room, improving health outcomes for students and substantially reducing healthcare costs.

These hospital-based clinics, authorized by the New York State Department of Health, are a part of Strong Memorial Hospital and UR Medicine.

Resources for Students & Parents

Request/Obtain Medical Info

Patient Access Request Form

Patient’s Bill of Rights

Patient's Bill of Rights (English)
Patient's Bill of Rights (Spanish)

Parent's Bill of Rights

Parent's Bill of Rights (English)
Parent's Bill of Rights (Spanish)

Additional Resources

More Info on Patient's Rights
Notice of Privacy Practices HIPAA
NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LAS PRÁCTICAS DE CONFIDENCIALIDAD
Informational Sheet for Patients of URMC & Affiliates on Rochester RHIO