Facts About Our Healthcare Services

​​​​School Based Health Center Facts

• SBHCs remove barriers to care students and families encounter including transportation issues, loss of school/work time for appointments, lack of qualified health care practitioners.
• SBHCs increase the number of safety net providers accessible to high-risk children (especially for behavioral health services).
• Parents must sign a permission form to receive services.
• All services are confidential.
• SBHCs can bill Medicaid and Husky for services covered by these health plans.

Integrated Health Services Facts

• During the 2013-2014 academic year 1,824 students were enrolled in the SBHC.
• There were 5,827 visits for medical, dental, and behavioral health services to the SBHCs in the 2013-2014 academic year.
• 82% of the students enrolled in the SBHCs are either uninsured or covered by Medicaid/Husky health plans. No students are turned away from receiving care because they are uninsured.
• 773 visits were made to the SBHC by uninsured students.
• Registered Dental Hygienists performed 496 cleanings and 495 fluoride treatments in the 2013-2014 academic year.