HealthPoint’s school based programs keeps kids in school by providing the services they need on-site around their class work. This reduced missed school days and work days for parents.
School-Based Health Services
HealthPoint operates school-based health centers in partnership with six school districts:
- Covington Independent Public Schools
- Erlanger-Elsmere Schools
- Dayton Independent School District
- Ludlow High School
- Jessamine County Schools
Nurse Practitioners are able to diagnose and treat illness, including writing prescriptions. With this service available at school, a child can recover more quickly and be absent fewer days.
Other services available at the school-based health centers are:
- School and sports physicals
- Immunizations
- Help in managing chronic illness
- Connection to mental health services
- Vision screenings and assistance with glasses
Students must be enrolled in the health center at their school to receive treatment.
School-Based Dental Services
HEALTHPOINT OPERATES SCHOOL-BASED DENTAL OFFICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
- Covington Independent Schools
- Dayton Independent School District
- Erlanger-Elsmere Schools
- Ludlow High School
These offices provide full scope general dentistry. Students can get their annual cleanings or examined and treated the same day for tooth pain.