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Health & Human Services Department | 389 Congress Street | Portland, Maine 04101 | (207) 874-8633

School Health Center Schedule

Portland Public High School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—9:00am-11:00am
Tuesday—11:30am-2:30pm
Wednesday—10:30am-12:00pm
Thursday—12:00am-2:30pm
Friday—9:00am-12:00pm
-Dental Services: Mondays, weekly, 11:00am- 3:00pm.
-Mental Health Services: Mondays, twice a month, 8:00am- 12:00pm
Wednesdays, weekly, 8:00am- 12:00pm
Thursday, weekly, 8:00am- 3:00pm
Friday, weekly, 11:00am- 3:00pm

Deering High School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—8:00am-11:00am
Tuesday—11:30am-2:30pm
Wednesday—10:30am-1:00pm
Thursday—8:00am- 11:00am
Friday—8:00am- 10:00am
-Dental Services: Fridays, twice a month, 9:00am-2:30pm.
-Mental Health Services: Wednesdays, twice a month, 8:00am- 12:00pm
Monday and Friday, weekly, 8:00am- 3:00pm

Casco Bay High School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—Closed
Tuesday—8:00am- 11:00am
Wednesday—8:00am- 10:00am
Thursday—Closed
Friday—10:30am- 1:00pm
-Dental Services: Thursday, twice a month, 9:00am-2:30pm.
-Mental Health Services: Monday, once a month, 8:00am- 12:00pm

King Middle School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—11:30am- 2:30pm
Tuesday—Closed
Wednesday—8:00am- 10:00am
Thursday—8:00am- 11:00am
Friday—Closed
-Dental Services: Wednesdays, weekly, 9:00am- 12:00pm
-Mental Health Services: Mondays, once a month, 8:00am- 12:00pm

Reiche School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—Closed
Tuesday—1:00pm- 3:00pm
Wednesday—Closed
Thursday—1:30pm- 3:00pm
Friday—Closed
-Dental Services: Tuesdays, weekly, 9:00am- 3:00pm

East End School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—Closed
Tuesday—9:00am- 12:00pm
Wednesday—Closed
Thursday—8:30am- 12:00pm
Friday—Closed
-Dental Services: Wednesdays, weekly, 9:00am- 1:00pm

West School
-Physical Health Services: Monday—10:30am- 1:00pm
Tuesday—8:30am- 10:30am
Wednesday—Closed
Thursday—11:30am- 1:00pm
Friday—Closed
-Dental Services: Fridays, once a month, 8:30am- 11:30am

student health centers

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	Business Hours
	Eligibility
	Enrollment Forms
	Health Center Schedule
	List of Student Health Centers
	School Oral Health Program
	Services
	Translation Services

The Student Health Centers provide health care services on-site at several schools in Portland to help students stay healthy and miss fewer classes. Services include diagnosis and treatment of minor illness, management of chronic conditions, sports physicals, immunizations, preventive oral health services and mental health counseling. 

Our centers are a partnership between the Portland Public Health Division, Portland Public Schools and Maine Medical Center to provide accessible health care to Portland's children.

Eligibility
We are happy to see any student with a completed enrollment form that has been signed by a parent. Students who are at least 18 years old, emancipated minors, married, or who live independently may sign permission for themselves. We charge a nominal fee at the beginning of the school year or bill Medicaid when appropriate. No one will be denied care if unable to pay.

Services
You can receive a full range of services at the Student Health Centers including but not limited to primary care, preventative dental care and mental health services. The center is not intended to replace the doctor or health care providers, but will work with them to better coordinate the student's health care. For example, information is sent back to the primary care provider each time a student is seen for a medically related visit.You must first be seen by the school nurse and will be referred to the Student Health Center for an appointment as needed.

Business Hours
The Student Health Centers are open several days a week and have appointments available both during and after school. Walk-in services are provided as available. See the school nurse to set up a time that is right for you.

Staff
The Student Health Center staff consists of pediatricians, nurse practitioners, clinic assistants,  dental hygienists, social workers and a child psychiatrist. The school nurses and social workers are not members of the Student Health Centers but work closely with the staff to coordinate appointments and referrals.

Confidentiality
By law, all medical information kept in a student's health record is confidential and will remain in a locked file at the clinic site. No records or information will be released from Student Health Center without written consent from the student or parent.

List of Student Health Centers

Casco Bay High School
Deering High Student Health Center
East End Student Health Center
King Student Health Center
Portland High Student Health Center
Reiche Student Health Center
West Student Health Center

Enrollment Forms
Grades K-8
Grades 9-12

School Oral Health Program

Dental Education

• Dental Health Education is provided for all elementary school students in Portland, including parochial schools
• Topics include prevention, nutrition, tooth function and anatomy, and tobacco education

Dental Screening

• Dental Screenings are performed by a registered dental hygienist on all kindergarten and third graders with parental permission
• Appropriate referrals are made as a result of the screenings

Dental Sealants

• Dental sealants are a thin plastic coating applied to the tooth surface to prevent decay
• A registered dental hygienist comes to the school with portable dental equipment
• Sealants are offered for all second graders in qualifying schools, which include Riverton, Reiche, West, Presumpscot, Clifford, Adams, Hall, Cathedral, and Peaks Island
• Funding for the three programs listed above is provided in part, by the Bureau of Health’s School Oral Health Program

Oral Health Case Management

• Case management services are provided for students who have been unsuccessful in finding a dentist
• Students who utilize this service are typically in need of urgent care (pain or abscess)
• The case manager assists the clients with transportation, language issues, and scheduling appointments
• The goal of this program is to have each child established in a “dental home”
• Funding for this program comes in part from the BOH’s Service Development Grant

School Based Health Centers

• School based health centers offer preventive dental services for students at six Portland schools, which include Portland High School, Deering High School, King Middle School, Reiche Elementary School, Casco Bay High School and West School
• Services offered at these schools include prophylaxis (cleaning), fluoride, and sealants
• The dental hygienist works in concert with the school nurses in scheduling appointments
• The dental hygienist and case manager work collaboratively to ensure follow-up care
• Funding for this program is provided by the Maine Health Access Foundation

Translation Services

The Portland Public Health Division offers translation services for the descriptions and forms above in the languages of: Acholi, Arabic, French, Khmer, Somali, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. To learn more about this service or request these forms to be sent to you please call 874-8784.

For this message in French, Vietnamese or Spanish, click here.