Hillhouse
at
(203) 946-8555
The Hillhouse School Based Health Clinic is an outpatient medical clinic
of
The primary goal of the clinic is to REDUCE
absenteeism and keep students in school. Our
location makes it easier for students to access health care while remaining in
school. We respect the rights of
adolescents to have health care that is confidential and private.
All Hillhouse students can enroll in the health clinic by completing a
permission form signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Services are aimed at, but not limited to students who do not have access
to a family doctor, or whose families have little or no health insurance.
There are no fees for services received in the clinic.
We offer a variety of health services including but not limited to:
Physical examinations including 10th grade physicals and
sports physicals,
Immunizations, Management
of chronic illnesses (asthma, anemia, weight management,etc),
Assessment and treatment of acute illnesses (URI, rashes, injuries,
headaches, dysuria, hypertension, etc), Reproductive
care (prevention, assessment, treatment of pregnancy, std’s. abnormal PAP’s,
secondary amenorrhea, DUB, etc.), Mental
health assessment, counseling and treatment (including groups:
anger management, self-esteem).
The clinic is located in the same suite as the school nurse’s office.
The providers in the health clinic work closely with the school nurse
however, the clinic is a separate service.
The school nurse and faculty may refer students to the School Based
Health Clinic. The providers in the
clinic are able to evaluate, treat and often resolve student health problems.
The clinic is open school days from
Students receive appointment slips in their
homerooms. All students must have a
pass or appointment slip to enter the clinic.
Upon completion of the visit. students are given a timed pass to return
to class. Faculty members are
welcomed to call and confirm a student’s appointment, however services
provided are strictly confidential.
The clinic staff members are:
Medical Director/Pediatrician-
Dr. Walter Anyan
Social Worker- Onya
Harris, CLSW
Nurse Practitioners- Sarah
Vaughan, APRN/Site Manager- M-T-R-F
Denise Wagner, APRN-available Wednesdays
Office Manager- Dena
Ford
Psychiatrist: Dr.
Deborah Lipshitz-once monthly
We look forward to collaborating with you so that each student at
If you need more information about us, please stop in or call
946-8555 .
Sarah Vaughan, PNP Denise Wagner, PNP Onya Harris, LCSW Dena Ford