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Physicals
TO CONTACT THE ATHLETIC TRAINER:
Sheila Stiles West High: 688-1001 ext. 5445
for information on Health Services ....... IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES
Healthy Kids Community Care School-Based Health Clinics
Healthy Kids Community Care is a school based health clinic that is an extension of traditional health servicesoffered in the Iowa City Community School District. The clinic is open to students in the school district who are without access to affordable health care (such as no insurance or a high deductible). The goal of the clinic is tokeep students healthy so that they will be successful in school. The clinic is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and a University of Iowa Pediatrician.
The clinic is on Tuesdays at Southeast Junior High School (Stop in main office for directions) The clinic is also on Thursdays at West High School Located in Room 23 (Enter through the 9th Grade Center)
This is a list of the services that are available at Healthy Kids Community Care: Well child physical examinations Pre-participation athletic physicals Immunizations Treatment of illness X-rays Laboratory tests Prescriptions for medications Health education Referral for dental care Referral for eye care Referral for mental health counseling services Assistance for families needing a health care provider Assistance for families applying for Title 19 or hawk-i
Some of the services that are NOT available include: Emergency treatmentHospitalization
To receive health care at the school-based health clinic, students under the age of 18 must have a completed consent form signed by a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians should be present for physical exams and when treatment is needed. If parents/guardians cannot be present, we ask that they be available by phone during the appointment. There is no charge for services but donations are appreciated.
If you have questions, please contact your building’s school nurse or family resource center, or contact Susie Poulton, Director of Health Services, at 688-1000.
To make an appointment please call Martha, Clinic Coordinator, at 631-3204 |