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School-Based Health Services

Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, Available 24 hrs/day

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The mission of the School-Based Health Services Program is to assess, protect and promote the health of children and adolescents, helping to assure that they are healthy in the classroom and ready to learn.

Prevention, intervention, and emergency school-based health services are available every day to students enrolled at five Pinellas County High Schools:

We consider several factors when selecting a school-based health center site. Most crucially is ensuring convenient access to high-quality healthcare for all students. These centers not only attend to sick students but also offer preventive care, including annual physicals and sports physicals. The healthcare staff can also address chronic health conditions and provide on-site mental health support. Ultimately, these centers empower students to actively manage their overall health, benefiting the entire community, particularly those without insurance or easy access to medical services.

We are thankful for the partnership with the Pinellas County School Board, Juvenile Welfare Board, and the administrations of the five high schools. Together we provide a safe and connected space for these students to take charge of their health alongside compassionate and dedicated healthcare staff.

Forms 

Clinic Consent packets

For students attending Gibbs, Largo, Northeast, Pinellas Park, or Boca Ciega High Schools to allow students to receive services available through the clinic, parent/ legal guardian must give consent for services.

Designation of Health Care Surrogate for Minor
English /En Español
For immunizations or routine medical/dental non-emergency care (including ordinary immunizations, blood testing, TB testing, well-child care and ordinary and necessary examination and treatment) which do not require surgery, general anesthesia, psychotropic medicines, or any other extraordinary procedures.

Florida Department of Health School Entry Form
For students in elementary school.

Florida High School Athletic Association Athletic-Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
For middle and high school students school entry and sports physicals.

Summer Clinic Consent packets

During the summer, ALL students in grades K-12 enrolled in a Pinellas County School can receive clinic services at select school-based center sites and dates. To make your appointment, contact your local Pinellas County Health Department. Please note that if the parent/guardian is unable to accompany their student to the appointment, complete the Designation of Health Care Surrogate for a Minor with the Summer Clinic Packet.