School Based Programs
School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide cost-effective & time-efficient services that benefit the community, schools, teachers, parents and students.
Visits 2018-2019
- Dental – 12%
- Medical – 27%
- Behavioral Health – 61%
Total Revenue 2018-2019
- Medical – 24%
- Dental – 35%
- Behavioral Health – 41%
Cost Effective
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Depression screenings (PHQ-9) completed on 40% of enrolled SBHC population. 24% of the completed depression screenings were considered “positive.” All students with a “positive” screening either had services in place or were referred to an IHS social worker,
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Depression screenings (PHQ-9) completed on 40% of enrolled SBHC population. 24% of the completed depression screenings were considered “positive.” All students with a “positive” screening either had services in place or were referred to an IHS social worker,
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255 dental visits completed. 110 sealants provided,
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29 caries identified for returning dental patients- average of 0.87 identified caries per student. 142 caries identified for new dental patients- average of 2.2 identified caries per student. New dental patients had a 252% increased risk of caries as compared to returning dental patients.
Time Efficient And Prevention Based
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Non-enrolled students able to be seen at SBHC for any reproductive health care concerns/counseling.
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116 individual medical preventative visits completed.
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34 group medical preventative visits completed
- 267 condoms distributed with counseling
- 31 Gonorrhea/Chlamydia tests sent to DPH- 3 positive, all treated at SBHC
- Flu vaccinations were offered to students and school staff.
Response to Community Needs:
SBHC staff increased school/family/community engagement:
- Host open house,
- Conduct food drives,
- Conducting self-care groups,
- Providing health education, including a visit by a Planned Parenthood representative and offering afternoon FLEX groups,
- Increasing the hours of dentist on site and garnering a Per Diem Dental Hygienist.