SERVICES
Physical Exams and Sports PhysicalsWe perform regular check-ups and, and sports physicals for athletes.
Urgent CareNo appointments are needed for urgent illness or injury. Students can walk in anytime during clinic hours, as long as they have a pass from their teacher.
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Immunizations and tuberculin (TB) skin tests
We provide the shots that students need for school and for disease prevention. We offer the HPV (human papilloma virus), Tetanus boosters, meningitis, and Hepatitis A shots along with many others.
Confidential Reproductive Health Services
Confidential services are provided at the Body Shop to prevent teen pregnancy and treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In accordance with the Board of Education policy, for those 13 and older, we provide birth control and birth control counseling as well as STI testing and management.
Mental Health Services
We pay attention to the total health of adolescents and provide counseling and support, as well as referral if needed to other mental health services.
Nutritional Health Counseling and Health Education
We provide information, education, and counseling to families and adolescents about healthy living and disease prevention.
Prescriptions
We write prescriptions and can help students get the medicines they need.
Diagnostics lab tests
We provide basic lab tests and refer out for other lab services.
Education
We teach in the classroom on a variety of health-related topics, and offer resources and support to school faculty and the Elizabeth Celotto Child Care Center. We also are developing a youth advisory group to help guide our programs and provide peer education. Interested in being a peer educator? Stop by The Body Shop and let us know, or e-mail our Office Manager Rose Melendez at [email protected]