http://www2.minneapolismn.gov/health/youth/schoolclinics/index.htm

Room E21

Hours: 8:00 am to 3:30pm Monday-Friday

Phone: (612)668-3040 (call/leave voicemail)  Phone: 612-599-5311 (call or text) Fax: (612)668-3078

In addition to the school nurse, Southwest High School has a School Based Clinic that provides students with comprehensive adolescent health services. The Minneapolis School Based Clinics are a partnership between the Minneapolis Health Department and Minneapolis Public Schools.

Staff:

• Gretta Hughes, Physician Assistant
• Kia Hosea, Medical Assistant
• Laura Carpenter, Mental Health Therapist
• Mary Huber, Registered Dietician
• Noble Salwan, CDC Public Health Associate and Health Educator
• Jenna Hoge, Health Educator

Services:

• Health assessments
• Physical exams, including sports physicals
• Diagnosis and treatment of minor illness and injury
• Reproductive healthcare
• Laboratory services/screening
• Nutrition counseling
• Mental health counseling
• Referrals for services
• Wellness promotion
• Classroom and conference presentations

Cost of Services:

Our goal is to provide services to all students regardless of insurance status. Services are provided at no-cost to families whether or not a student has insurance. Insurance is billed whenever possible to help cover the cost of care. We may send a bill for mental health service co-pays if a student has private insurance.

Follow the Clinics on facebook for updates, health news, information about upcoming events, and helpful information: www.facebook.com/mplssbc

Click this link for School Based Clinic Forms.