-Richard Carmona, M.D., U.S. Surgeon General

FAQ

WHO ARE WE?

WE ARE:

• LICENSED COMMUNITY CLINICS
• CLINICS IN SCHOOLS
• “DOCTORS OFFICES ON CAMPUSES”
• MEDICAL SERVICES WHERE KIDS WILL “TRIP” OVER THEM
• A PROVIDER OF PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL SERVICES
• FOR MANY OF OUR PATIENTS, THEIR ONLY MEDICAL CARE

WHO DO WE SERVE?

WE SERVE:

• CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, AGES 0 THROUGH 18 YEARS (OR HOWEVER LONG IT TAKES TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL)
• CHILDREN WHO ATTEND 109 SCHOOLS IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY
• LOW INCOME AND “WORKING POOR”
• MEDICALLY UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED
• MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED

WHAT DO WE DO?

WE PROVIDE ON-SITE:

• URGENT CARE
• MONITORING & TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASES SUCH AS DIABETES & ASTHMA
• TREATMENT FOR ILLNESS & INJURY
• PHYSICAL EXAMS
• IMMUNIZATIONS
• DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
• HEALTH EDUCATION
• CONFIDENTIAL REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES
• PRESCRIPTIONS
• CASE MANAGEMENT FOR MEDICAL & SUPPORT SERVICES
• REFERRALS TO SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
• MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & REFERRALS
• DENTAL SCREENINGS & REFERRALS
• ENROLLMENT IN LOW TO NO COST GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING MEDI-CAL, HEALTHY FAMILIES & HEALTHY KIDS

WHERE ARE WE?

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• LOCATIONS:
• EAST AND CENTRAL SAN JOSE
• SOUTH SAN JOSE
• GILROY

• 6 SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS:
• 3 HIGH SCHOOLS
• (2) EAST SIDE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
• (1) SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
• 1 MIDDLE SCHOOL:
  • (1) GILROY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
• 1 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
• (1) SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
• 1 DISTRICT OFFICE
• (1) FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE

HOW ARE SCHOOL HEALTH CLINICS STAFFED?

• STAFF:
• PHYSICIANS
• NURSE PRACTITIONERS
• PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
• BILINGUAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTS & RECEPTIONISTS
• IN-KIND STAFF:
• VOLUNTEERS
• STUDENTS FROM LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES
• KAISER PERMANENTE INTERNS

HOW ARE SCHOOL HEALTH CLINICS FUNDED?

• BUDGET FY08: $2,806,350
• 39% Government Insurance Reimbursements
• 24% Grant from The Health Trust
• 23% Individual Foundation & Corporate Grants
• 12% Government Grants
• 2%   Other

DO SCHOOL HEALTH CLINICS MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

• School Health Clinics are improving attendance and academic performance.
• School Health Clinics are not only preventing adolescent pregnancies but also treating STD’s, which prevents the spread of disease and residual affects.
• By conducting early, timely physical assessments and treatments, School Health Clinics are preventing costly expenses to the community through less emergency room use.
• MOST IMPORTANT: School Health Clinics are preventing children from experiencing pain and suffering associated with disease and illness.