Tiger Care
School-Based Health Center
Our goal is simple: improve access to healthcare while reducing time out of school. By offering medical care directly at school, students can receive diagnosis and treatment quicker, so they can return to the classroom sooner. This initiative brings healthcare to where students are, minimizing disruptions to both learning and daily routines.
A Partnership of Advocate Urgent Care, MHealth-Fairview, and Princeton Public Schools
Where:
At every school in Princeton Public Schools through the School Health Office.
Who:
This service is available to enrolled families that have children in ECFE or Preschool classes at the Family Center, all students in grades K-12, and school employees.
When:
Available during regular school hours, on days school is in regular session.
How:
Patient connects via telehealth connection to a provider at Advocate Urgent Care. Parents/Guardians will have ability to connect to and participate in the visit.
How It Works:
- Fast: From symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment, all within the school day.
- Convenient: Healthcare providers are available via telehealth, right in the school health office. Parents/Guardians will have ability to connect to and participate in the visit.
- Expert Care: School health office staff will assist with telehealth appointments to diagnose common illnesses like ear infections, sore throats, and respiratory illnesses. Onsite diagnostic tests are available, including strep, RSV, COVID, and flu tests.
Common Health Issues We Can Address:
- Ear aches or infections
- Sore throats or strep throat
- Coughs, colds, flu, or respiratory illnesses
- Bladder or urinary infections
- Rashes
- Tests for RSV, COVID, influenza, and rapid strep tests
Before:
- Student complains of a sore throat.
- Nurse calls parent to pick up the child.
- Parent takes the child home and schedules a doctor’s appointment.
- The child misses days of school waiting for care.
Now:
- Student complains of a sore throat.
- School nurse calls the parent and suggests a telehealth visit.
- Parent consents, and a telehealth visit is arranged.
- Based on the doctor's recommendation, the school nurse administers a strep test, and the doctor prescribes a treatment plan.
- The child can be picked up with both the parent/guardian and health office staff fully informed of the care plan, with the focus now on recovery and a safe return to school.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a free service?
- Is parental consent required?
- What forms are required?
- Is this a full-service clinic?
- Will medications be available?
- Are appointments private?
- Can parents attend the appointment too?
Is this a free service?
Is parental consent required?
What forms are required?
Is this a full-service clinic?
Will medications be available?
Are appointments private?
Can parents attend the appointment too?
Improving Healthcare Access, Reducing Time Out of School
The School-Based Health Center at Princeton Public Schools is designed to make healthcare fast, convenient, and accessible to all students and staff. With the support of Advocate Urgent Care and MHealth-Fairview, we are committed to keeping our school community healthy and in the classroom.