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Questions and Answers:

Q: What is a school-based health center?

A: It is a health center located in the school and staffed by health professionals. Students can receive physical and mental health care services.

Q: Where do I take my child when the Student Health Center(SHC) is closed?

A: When the SHC is not open students with Carolina Access or any other insurance should receive 24 hour coverage from their primary care provider (PCP) in a non-emergency situation. the emergency room should only be used in emergency.

Q: Who makes up the SHC?

A: The center is staffed by as team of professionals trained in student health: RN, Social Workers, Mental Health, Physicians, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioners, Nutritionist and Health Educators.

Q: Can my child be treated at the SHC without my permission?

A: Students under 18 can receive services at the center only if a parent or guardian signs a permission form. the only exception to this rule is an incident when emergency medical care is needed. In that event, the principal may authorize emergency care for a student

Any more questions?
Call Cathy DeMason
Director of Student Health
(336) 623-9711 ext. 2341