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What is a School Based Health Center?School-based health centers (SBHCs) bring the doctor's office to the school so students avoid health-related absences and get support to succeed in the classroom. At Community Health Center of Cape Cod, we work directly with your primary care provider and your insurance to provide health care to your student at Barnstable High School.At the Community Health Center of Cod (CHCCC SBHC) we…
Where is the School Based Health Center? We are located in the same areas as the BHS Health Services: Room 1306. A collaborative environment exists to promote health and wellness. We believe in providing care in a nurturing, positive environment to foster the physical and mental well being of all students for optimal learning and a successful academic experience. All services are confidential except when the student is a danger to her/himself or others. We strive to work collaboratively with the students, their family, and appropriate school staff to ensure timely and effective communication that will promote a positive healthy outcome. The school nurse office is staffed with two registered nurses; Trish Tucker, RN, MS, FNP-C; Susan Fleming, BS, RN. The CHCCC SBHC is staffed with a Family Nurse Practitioner, Shane Peters, APRN-BC; Maya Carpenter, Licensed Mental Health Counselor; and an Office Coordinator/Medical Associate, Soraya Prada [Certified Medical Interpreter]. We also provide: Nutritional counseling education. Assistance with obtaining low cost health insurance and/or a Primary Care Physician. Cape Cod Community College, in collaboration with CHCCC, offers free Dental screenings and cleanings for identified students in need on site. To access the CHCCC SBHC, a signed parental/guardian consent is required for all students under 18 years of age. We work with your Primary Care Physician in the delivery of care. Visits are billed to your insurance. You are responsible for any co-payment your insurance company may. No student will be denied services for lack of health insurance. Parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to call or visit the school health services at BHS. What services are provided by the School Nurse and what services are provided by the School Based Health Center? Services provided by the School Nurse (s) include:
Services provided by the Community Health Care Center of Cape Cod School-Based Health Center: The Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced skill, education, and training in a health care specialty. Working with families and with people of all ages, Nurse Practitioners provide health care similar to that provided by physicians; providing health assessments, treating illness, and prescribing medications. Nurse Practitioners also focus on wellness and prevention, giving people the information they need to make their informed decisions about their health care. The Nurse Practitioner provides care related to:
The the counselors and social workers provide counseling for problems and concerns related to:
The Medical Associate arranges and schedules appointments, assists students in arranging liaisons with primary care providers, as well as other community resources and for students seeking assistance and information for medical insurance eligibility. We are all committed to helping students and staff lead healthy lifestyles. Information is available regarding:
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