School Based Health Center
Mission:
School based health and wellness centers work with children and their families in the school community to reach their full potential by offering coordinated medical care, preventive and psychosocial services, quality counseling, positive youth development, and health education, in a culturally sensitive and confidential manner. The medical health care component serves students enrolled in the schools as well as their uninsured siblings, and Care for Kids enrollees living within the school’s zip codes. Mental health and social services are available to students enrolled in the schools and their families.
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Location and Hours:
18201 Contour Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(Please use back entrance for the clinic)
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (when the school building is open)
Phone: 240-740-7332 Fax: 301-977-0269
Staff:
Patricia Panetti, RN, BSN, SCHN - School Nurse
Rosana Turek Valeri, SHRT - School Health Room Tech
Patricia Cruz - MA - Medical Assistant
Mary Kinler, CPNP - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Levens - Pediatrician
Services:
Routine Well Child and Sport Physical Exams
Sick Care (diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries)
Health Screenings (vision, hearing, development)
Prescriptions
Vaccinations
Chronic Health Problems (e.g. asthma, obesity)*
Dental Assessments/Fluoride Treatments*
Laboratory Testing*
( * for uninsured and/or Care for Kids students)
Resources:
Montgomery County School Based Health and Wellness Centers Site
Healthy Children Parent Website by the American Academy of Pediatrics - English
Vaccinations ages 0 - 6 English
Healthy Children Sitio web para padres de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría - Español
