School-Based Health Centers
Expert Care for Kids, Right Down the Hall
A school-based health center (SBHC) is an on-site medical office that offers students safe and convenient access to a wide range of healthcare, right at school.Ìý
¿ì²¥³ÉÈËÍø Children’s partners with the Delaware Department of Public Health and the Colonial, Christina and Seaford School Districts to provide high-quality medical and behavioral healthcare at SBHCs in 17 schools.
See where our SBHCs are located and .
Physical Health Services
Preventative Care:
- Immunizations (including flu shots and other vaccines)
- Annual physicals
- Sports physicals
- Health screenings (including vision, hearing and scoliosis)
Acute Care:
- Sick visits for minor illnesses and injuries
- Medication and checkups for various medical conditions
Chronic Condition Management:
- Asthma and diabetes (medicine and checkups)
Behavioral Health Services:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapyÌý
- Group therapy
- Behavioral health education for students, families and school staffÌý
- Consultation with otherÌýmental health providers to ensure comprehensive care
Telehealth
- Connects students to ¿ì²¥³ÉÈËÍø specialists from the SBHC
- Connects families to the SBHC so they can participate in their child’s visits
Social Needs
Social determinants of health screenings upon enrollment and annually thereafter to assess nonmedical social factors that may influence your child’s health. If desired, we can connect your family to services that address nonphysical factors to help improve your child’s long-term health and well-being.
Locations
Our SBHCs are located in 17 schools across three school districts.
Colonial Schools
- Carrie Downie Elementary
- Castle Hills Elementary
- New Castle Elementary
- Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary
- Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary
- Mcullough Middle School
- Pleasantville Elementary
- Southern Elementary
- Wilmington Manor Elementary
Christina Schools
- Pulaski Early Education Center
- Stubbs Early Education Center
- The Bayard School
- Maurice Pritchett, Sr. Academy
Seaford Schools
- Frederick Douglass Elementary
- Blades Elementary
- Seaford Central Elementary
- West Seaford Elementary
Keeping Students Healthy and in School
Our SBHCs offer convenience to busy families and enable educators to promptly address student health needs on-site.Ìý
Hear from families, school administrators, and clinicians on how they collaborate toÌýhelp kids get the care they need right at school.Ìý
Our Locations
In addition to SBHCs, we provide specialized and comprehensive pediatric care at our hospitals and clinics.
Christian quickly received support from a licensed clinical social worker at his school's on-site health center, just steps from his classroom.Ìý
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