School Health Centers in the Worcester Public Schools

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Family Health Center of Worcester School Health Center Loca ons Doherty Health Center Doherty Memorial High School 299 Highland Street Worcester, MA 01602 Phone: (508) 755‐7527 Mon ‐ Fri: 7:00am – 3:00pm Helen A. Bowditch Health Center Elm Park Community School 23 North Ashland Street Worcester, MA 01609 Phone: (508) 754‐2860 Mon ‐ Fri: 7:30am – 3:30pm Goddard Health Center Goddard School of Science and Technology/ University Park Campus School 14 Richards Street Worcester, MA 01603 Phone: (508) 757‐3401 Mon ‐ Fri: 7:30am – 3:30pm South Health Center South High Community School 170 Apricot Street Worcester, MA 01603 Phone: (508) 799‐3346 Mon ‐ Fri: 7:00am – 3:00pm Sullivan Health Center Dr. Arthur Sullivan Middle School 140 Apricot Street Worcester, MA 01603 Phone: (508) 757‐5350 Mon ‐ Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm Academy Health Center Woodland and Claremont Academies 15 Claremont Street Worcester MA, 01610 Phone: (508) 757‐7641 Mon ‐ Fri: 7:00am – 3:30pm Services for the Whole Family Family Health Center of Worcester serves Greater Worcester residents in several convenient loca ons. All loca ons are accep ng new pa ents. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about the comprehensive services we offer. Family Health Center of Worcester 26 Queen Street Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 860‐7700 www.FHCW.org Family Health Center ‐ Southbridge 29 Orchard Street ‐ Family Medicine 32 Orchard Street ‐ Family Dental Care Southbridge, MA 01550 (774) 318‐1445 www.FHCW.org/southbridge Family Health Center at Webster Square 645 Park Ave. Worcester, MA 01603 (508) 792‐7580 www.FHCW.org/webstersquare WIC Nutri on Program 199 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 762‐5700 www.FHCW.org/healthservices/WIC Medical interpretaƟon is available to all paƟents.
School Health Centers in the Worcester Public Schools www.FHCW.org
Family Health Center of Worcester‘s school health centers are funded in part by the Massachuse s Department of Public Health and the US Department of Health and Human Services. Family Health Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, disability, diagnosis, sexual preference, na onal origin, religious or poli cal beliefs. Easy Access to Health Care for Your School‐aged Children Benefits of School Health Centers 
Quality care from the moment your child feels ill, regardless of health insurance status. 
Easy communica on between our team and your exis ng Primary Care Provider. 
Increased school a endance and decreased tardiness rates. 
No need for parent/guardian to leave work for non‐urgent health concerns. 
Experienced, creden aled, bilingual staff.
How Do I Enroll My Child? To enroll your child as a pa ent at a school health center, he or she must be enrolled as a student in the school. A registra on form must be completed by the child’s parent or guardian before your child may be seen at the school health center. Registra on forms are available at the school office, in the school health centers, and at Fam‐
ily Health Center of Worcester loca ons. Services Available at School Health Centers 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 comprehen‐
sive array of preven ve and primary care services in the loca on where children spend most of their me: in the school. 
The school health center provides students with easy access to quality health care. It is open during regular school hours. Health care is provided by a licensed nurse prac oner working in conjunc on with physicians and other resources from Family Health Center. 
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school health centers is that we take
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Valerie F. Pietry, MD, MS 
Medical Director, School Health Centers
Sick visits and urgent medical care Health care for acute or chronic illnesses Immuniza ons Annual physical exams Sports and camp physical exams Asthma management/support
Full vision and hearing screenings ADHD services Laboratory screenings Dental screenings Behavioral health assessments Nutri on educa on and counseling Health educa on Informa on and referral to social services agencies Referrals to specialty providers Care coordina on for students with special health care needs Individual and group counseling
What Does it Cost? Students and families are not billed for medical services provided at the school health center. If you have health insurance, including MassHealth, please complete the insurance informa on sec on on the registra on form so we may bill the insurance company directly. This support helps to cover our costs. Will the School Health Center Work with my Child’s Primary Care Provider? Yes, we will work with both your child’s health insurance plan and Primary Care Provider. We will also coordinate with specialists as needed. 
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