Physical Health Services:
- care for acute illness and injury
- care for chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes
- physical exams
- sports physicals
- immunizations
Mental Health Services:
Mental health services may include screening and assessment, crisis intervention, and individual, group and family counseling, and medication and case management for the treatment of:
- depression, anxiety and other illnesses
- substance abuse
- violence prevention counseling
- family problems
- tobacco cessation and prevention
- weight gain and obesity management
- ADHD
Health promotion activities:
School-based health centers are prevention-oriented. Providing preventative health services for students on early identification, education and intervention for potential injury and disease is an important function of a school-based health center. Health promotion activities can include:
- teaching health consumer skills
- encouraging avoidance of health risks through promotion and awareness programs
- providing venues for community partners in teaching healthy lifestyles
Dental Services – preventive and restorative services:
- screenings
- sealants
- fillings
- extractions
- root canals
- referrals
Additional Services:
- health education for individuals and through classroom instruction
- nutritional counseling
- referral and follow-up for specialty services
- provision for or referral to pregnancy testing and counseling
- laboratory and pharmacy on-site
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