School Health Services at KIPP Columbus
Health Care for the Whole Family – Right at School
School Health Services at KIPP Columbus
KIPP Columbus students, staff and family members can get health care services at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital School-Based Health Center, located at 2800 Inspire Drive.
It’s like a doctor’s office — right at school.
Nationwide Children’s is proud to partner with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to offer pediatric and adult primary care services – including checkups, sick visits, vaccines, blood work, medication management, sports physicals, work permits and more – in one convenient location. Additional specialty services include pediatric vision, dental, sports medicine, and behavioral health services.
To schedule an appointment, call (614) 355-2590, option 3, or complete the consent form below. A hospital staff member will be in touch with more details.
How to Schedule an Appointment
Primary Health Care Services
There are four ways to schedule primary health care services:
- Visit the center between classes or before and after school.
- Call to schedule: (614) 355-2590, option 3.
- Ask your school nurse to help you schedule an appointment.
- Complete the consent form and someone from our team will call to schedule your appointment.
Behavioral and Mental Health Services
There are two ways to schedule behavioral and mental health services:
- Ask your school counselor or school social worker to help you schedule an appointment.
- Call to schedule: (614) 355-2590, option 2.
Health Services Available
- Primary Care: Nationwide Children’s offers pediatric primary care services at the KIPP Community Health and Wellness Center (2800 Inspire Drive). Services include annual checkups, sick visits, vaccines, sports physicals, work permit, medication management and more. Adult primary care services are offered on varying weekdays through our partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. For more information contact SchoolHealth@NationwideChildrens.org.
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care: Nationwide Children’s licensed behavioral and mental health professionals provide year-round comprehensive, preventive and therapeutic services in school and at home. Experts help children to overcome life’s problems, feel better, manage relationships and improve how they do in school. Contact your school counselor or school social worker to make a referral.
- Dental Care: Nationwide Children’s staff offer comprehensive dental services to prevent and repair tooth decay, pain and infections. Dental care includes cleanings, fluoride treatments, oral exams, x-rays, sealants, and more.
- Vision Care: Nationwide Children’s experts provide vision services for students in need of eye exams or glasses adjustments, as well as assistance with ordering new glasses.
- Sickle Cell Support: The Sickle Cell OUTreach in Schools (SCOUTS) Program supports students with sickle cell disease by improving medication adherence, bridging gaps in care and providing education to schools and families.
- Sports Medicine: Nationwide Children’s experts provide age-appropriate treatment and prevention of injuries in active students of all ages and skill levels, including band, drama, sports and anything in between.
The services provided are not meant to replace your pediatrician or family doctor. When you have any medical need, your first call should always be to your pediatrician or family doctor who knows you best. No child will be denied care due to inability to pay for services. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid.
For Parents
Parents and guardians are welcome to come to their child’s appointment, but it is not required. Our providers can see your child as long as you have provided consent.
When your child sees the nurse practitioner, staff will attempt to reach you to provide an update by calling the number on the consent form. Additionally, a document called an After Visit Summary (AVS) will be sent home with your child. The AVS will describe the services provided and any recommended follow-up, if needed.
The behavioral and mental health therapists require involvement from parents and guardians at your child’s new patient appointment and initial follow-up appointments to complete intake paperwork, gather background information, understand current concerns and identify goals for treatment. Family involvement is highly encouraged, and your child’s therapist will discuss their recommendations for continued involvement throughout the course of treatment. The therapist will schedule family sessions and/or phone calls with parents/guardians to provide updates on progress and to seek input on treatment decisions.
Consent Form
A parent or guardian must provide consent for your child to be seen by the provider.
Financial Assistance
Do you have insurance?
Just like a doctor’s office, we accept Medicaid and other insurance.
No insurance?
We will help you with:
- Financial assistance
- Getting back on insurance
No child will be denied care due to inability to pay for services.
For more information, call the School Health Service staff at your child’s school, contact Financial Services at (614) 722-2070 or access Financial Services.
For behavioral health financial information, call (614) 355-8004 or access Financial Services.
