School Health Services at KIPP Columbus

Health Care for the Whole Family – Right at School

School Health Services at KIPP Columbus

KIPP Columbus staff, students 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 intake form below. A hospital staff member will be in touch with more details.

School Health Services Intake Form

Scheduling
Our Services
What To Expect
For Parents

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 intake 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.  
  • Behavioral Health Care: Nationwide Children’s licensed behavioral and mental health professionals provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic behavioral and mental health services year-round — in school and at home. Experts help children to overcome life’s problems, feel better, manage relationships and improve how they do in school. 
  • Dental Care: Nationwide Children’s staff provide comprehensive dental services to prevent and repair tooth decay, pain and infections. Includes cleanings, fluoride treatments, oral exams, x-rays, fillings, sealants and more. 
  • Vision Care: Nationwide Children’s experts offer vision services for students in need of an eye exam or glasses adjustments, as well as ordering new glasses.  
  • 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.  

What to Expect at Your First Appointment

Whether your appointment is at school or a virtual appointment at home, we want to make sure your appointment runs smoothly!

Here are a few things you should know.

Consent

  • We’ll need a parent or guardian to provide consent for your first appointment. Copies of the consent forms are available in the “For Parents” tab on this page.
  • If you are requesting behavioral and mental health services, we’ll need a parent or guardian to meet in-person to complete consent and intake paperwork, diagnostic assessment, and treatment plan to start services.

Parent/Guardian Involvement 

  • Parents/guardians are welcome to come to an appointment, but it is not required as long as they provide consent.
  • When you see a nurse practitioner, staff will attempt to reach your parent/guardian using the number provided on the consent form.
  • We’ll also give you a document, called an After Visit Summary (AVS) for you to share with your parent or guardian. The AVS will describe the services provided and any recommended follow up, if needed.
  • If your visit is with a behavioral and mental health clinician, the clinician will schedule family sessions and/or phone calls with your parents/guardians to provide updates on progress and to seek input on treatment decisions.

Resources for Parents

Consent Forms

The child’s parent/guardian must provide consent for their child to be seen by the provider.

Financial Assistance

Just like a doctor’s office, we accept Medicaid and other insurance.

No insurance? We will help you with:

No child will be denied care due to inability to pay for services.

For more information, contact Financial Services at (614) 722-2070 or access Financial Services.

For Behavioral Health financial information and assistance, please call (614) 355-0690 or access Financial Services. 

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