A school-based health clinic works to improve the health of students, increase access to health care and decrease the time lost from school. The clinic provides an optimal setting to foster learning readiness and academic achievement while helping to meet the health care needs of children.

The clinic bills private insurance and Medicaid for eligible students, staff, and retirees. Although this is not a free clinic, it is in network with most Kansas City area insurance plans.

If you have a co-pay, it is the office visit listed on your card. If you have a co-insurance, follow your plan's guidelines for out of pocket cost. Your visit will be considered a regular primary care clinic visit, not an urgent care visit.

At this time, the clinic provides services to Belton School District students and staff. Services are also available to Belton School District retirees who have opted for district insurance. 

The clinic offers discounts for self-pay patients of 30 percent. They also offer payment plan options.

Clinic Hours:

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm by appointment only

The clinic will open two weeks prior to the start of school and will be open on regular student attendance days and remain open full time until the last day of school for students at Hillcrest STEAM Academy. The clinic will operate on a reduced summer schedule to assist with summer school and sports physicals.

The clinic will not be open on snow days.

• Routine physical exams, including sports physicals
• Diagnosis and treatment of illness and minor injuries
• Adolescent health
• Vision, dental, and blood pressure screenings
• Routine lab tests
• Immunizations
• Health and nutrition education, counseling, and wellness promotion
• Medical and mental health management of chronic conditions such as asthma, etc.
• Prescription medication when necessary for the treatment of illnesses or conditions

YES. Under HIPAA, the health information of your child is private and is not accessible to anyone unless you have designated a person to receive this information.

Your child's health information will be treated with strict confidentiality. By signing the consent form, you may give the health clinic staff and school nurses permission to communicate and share medical information regarding your child's medical condition on an as-needed basis with the understanding this information will continue to be treated in a confidential manner. Otherwise, it is your responsibility to notify the school of any medication, allergies, or medical problems that may affect your child during school.

If we have a family doctor, do we need these services?

The clinic is not meant to replace your child's provider. However, if you have a provider, you may still use the school services. You may find it convenient for your child to receive care if they get sick or injured at school, participate in screenings, or to receive other services. It can provide additional services to help children avoid missing school and to help you, as a parent/guardian, manage your child's care.

If so, can I select which services my child may use?

YES. The clinic will always contact you prior to any treatment your child receives to obtain your permission. Parents are always encouraged to contact the staff with questions or concerns and to be present during their child's healthcare visit.