School Based Health Center Frequently Asked Questions

IF MY CHILD ALREADY HAS A PEDIATRICIAN, WHY WOULD I ENROLL MY CHILD?

CONVENIENCE! The School Based Health Center is right at school. For example, if the student is enrolled in the SBHC and wakes up with a sore throat, a quick strep test (and a culture) can be done right at school. If it is positive, antibiotics can be started right away. 

COMFORT! At the SBHC, the enrolled student can talk to a clinician right at school, the child does not have to travel very far for help. A special relationship with SBHC staff can be developed. 

HOW WOULD I ENROLL MY CHILD?  

To enroll students in the School Based Health Center at Hamden High School, parents should complete the enrollment form by clicking here (english) or clicking here (spanish).

Please print the enrollment form out, complete and return it to the SBHC in person.

To enroll students in the School Based Health Center at Church Street Elementary, parents should complete the enrollment form by clicking here (english), or clicking here (spanish) .

Please print the enrollment form out, complete and return it to the SBHC in person.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SCHOOL NURSING AND THE SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER (SBHC)?

The school nurse role is very important for school health. Our role begins where the school nurse’s role ends. School nurses can assess and recommend. SBHC staff can diagnose and treat. We work very closely with the school nurses and communicate information as allowed by law.  

HOW IS THE SBHC FUNDED?

The SBHC is funded through a CT Department of Public Health Grant. In addition, the clinic receives some reimbursement for services from insurance companies.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contact Information:

School Based Health Center at Hamden High School

Phone #: (203) 248-6107

E-mail: Hamdenhighschoolsbhc@cornellscott.org

Contact Information:

School Based Health Center at Church Street Elementary School

Phone #: (203) 407-4368

E-mail: ChurchStreetSchoolSBHC@cornellscott.org