Meritus Health School-Based Health Centers are health clinics located within Western Heights Middle School and South Hagerstown High School. Students can receive on-site health care provided by a licensed physician/nurse practitioner and a nurse. Services are available for any student regardless of income, insurance status or ability to pay, but students must be enrolled to receive services. Enrollment is easy and care is coordinated with your child's current practitioner.
Benefits Include:
- Improved student attendance
- Parents/Guardians can remain at home/work
- Avoid long waits at an urgent care center
- Services are available to every student regardless of income, insurance status, or your ability to pay
Your child may be seen and treated during school hours for common illnesses such as:
- Sore throat/strep
- Ear Aches/Infections
- Colds/Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Allergies/Eye Irritation
- Skin Rash
- Poison Ivy
- Urinary Tract Infection
Medication may be administered or prescribed as needed.
To take advantage of this resource just complete the enrollment form below. For more information call 301-766-8986 or 301-766-8795.
Meritus School-Based Health Centers are a collaborative program between the Washington County Government, Washington County Public Schools, Maryland Department of Health and Meritus Health.