PrimaryPlus School-Based Health Helps Kids Stay Healthy and Happy
At PrimaryPlus, we are committed to ensuring the health and well-being of students, staff, and the entire community through our innovative school-based health centers. These centers increase accessibility by offering in-person visits for family health services twice a week, dental services four days a week, and soon, counseling services with Gary Zornes, LCSW. With the added convenience of telemedicine visits, which parents are welcome to participate in, we ensure that school health needs are always met.
Please contact us to find out more about our school-based health care services.
Comprehensive Medical Services for School-Based Health
Our school-based health services are designed to be an added resource for parents, providing convenient, quality healthcare evaluations upon parental consent for minor sicknesses such as earaches, throat infections, eye infections, skin irritations, colds, and runny noses. Cory Ramsey, PA-C, a Bracken County Alumni, joined the PrimaryPlus medical family this year and offers care in the school-based center on Mondays and Thursdays (in-person). He is also available for care at PrimaryPlus-Bracken County. Our Brooksville School-Based Health office is open to students and the entire community—everyone is welcome to utilize this center.
Dental Services Collaboration in School-Based Health
The dental portion of our school-based health centers is a collaboration between PrimaryPlus-Dental Center and the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. This partnership ensures that all dental staffing needs are met, featuring the care of Dr. Anna Joines, DMD, and hygienist Jacqueline Stitt, RDH. The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry has a strong foundation in school-based dentistry programs throughout the state. Our dental center operates four days a week and is open to the entire community, providing services such as dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, and some restorative procedures.
Creating Access to Quality School-Based Health Care
This partnership is geared towards ensuring happy, healthy kids and creating access to quality care for families in the region. You can find a list of frequently asked questions regarding school-based health and the PrimaryPlus Notice of Privacy and HIPAA Practices on the school website or at https://www.primaryplus.net.
How Our School-Based Health Centers Work
We are entering our fourth year of offering school-based health services at PrimaryPlus. Our team will continue to work with school systems to grow and extend services to families throughout the region. Currently, PrimaryPlus offers school-based health services to Bracken County and Augusta Independent schools in Kentucky and to Ripley Union Lewis Huntington schools in Ohio. After completing the school-based health registration forms, your child can be seen by our Family Health Nurse Practitioner during school hours for minor illnesses such as earaches, throat infections, eye infections, skin irritations, colds, and runny noses. Parents can choose to be present either in person or via telehealth, and they can also call to schedule appointments for themselves or their child when needed.
How the School-Based Dental Center Works
PrimaryPlus dental services are offered at our Ripley School-Based Health and Bracken County School-Based Health locations. Services include basic dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, and some restorative procedures. We aim to ensure happy, healthy, beautiful smiles for the children in our community. Note: If your child has a dental home that includes preventative care every six months, you do not need to utilize the school-based dental program.
Key Locations Offering School-Based Health Services
- PrimaryPlus-Ripley: Located on the Catherine St. Side of RULH Elementary | 502 S. Second St. | Phone: 937-744-4343
- PrimaryPlus-Bracken School-Based Health | 106 Powell St. | Phone: 606-402-2075
Ensuring Quality School-Based Health Care for Our Community
PrimaryPlus is dedicated to ensuring that students, staff, and families have access to quality healthcare through our school-based health centers. By integrating medical and dental services into the school environment, we make healthcare accessible and convenient, ensuring that our community’s children are happy, healthy, and ready to learn. Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can support your family’s health needs.
