LOCATIONS
School Based Health Center - Western Heights
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About School Based Health Center - Western Heights
Located inside Western Heights Middle School, this School-Based Health Center makes quality healthcare easily accessible for middle school students.
Our licensed physician or nurse practitioner and registered nurse provide comprehensive care in a familiar school setting.
Services include:
- Treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries
- Well-child visits
- Sports physicals
- Asthma and allergy management
- Preventive care and health education
- Coordination of care with your child's primary care provider
Providers
Ellen Hudson, D.N.P.
Family Medicine
Services Available
School Based Health Centers
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
- 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
Our School-Based Health Centers also offer:
- Well child checkups
- Sports physicals
Consent from a parent or guardian is required before scheduling an appointment. 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.