School House Health

School House Health provides primary health services for students in Bibb County Public Schools and is staffed by trained healthcare professionals that care for your child during school hours.

For more information about School House Health, visit www.bcsdk12.net or contact your school’s office.

Services Provided

Nursing diagnosis & treatment of acute illness or injury
Referrals for illnesses not suitable for diagnosis or treatment in the school clinic
Blood pressure monitoring
Over the counter medication administration
Nutrition education
Weight reduction programs
Assist in managing Diabetes, Asthma, Sickle Cell, & other chronic illnesses in the school setting
Assist Bibb County Health Department with annual Flu Vaccine administration
Parental/parent education
Staff training
Addressing health concerns in the school setting, keeping students at school & parents at work

Scheduling

The School House Health clinic days vary from school to school. Students and parents can contact your school’s office for clinic days & hours, so we can better serve you & your child.

Benefits of School House Health

Improves student attendance
- School nurses improve attendance through health promotion, disease prevention and disease management. Increased attendance means increased learning!
Saves time
- School nurses save time for principals, teachers, and staff by addressing the health concerns of students.
Staff Wellness
- School nurses improve the general health of the school staff.
Accountability
- School nurses help schools stay accountable & provides up to date federal and state laws in children’s healthcare in the school setting.

As a service of Children’s Hospital Navicent Health, school nurses are trained to identify health risks and be a community resource for children in the school system.