Overview
Cleveland Clinic Children’s School–Based Health program offers a mobile, full-service pediatric office staffed with our healthcare professionals. For the school districts we've partnered with, the mobile unit will visit them regularly throughout the school year to provide needed care. Should your child require healthcare when not at school, our School–Based Health staff or your child’s Cleveland Clinic primary care practitioner can see your child virtually during regular business hours. This service is available through MyChart, which can be accessed online or through your mobile device.
The mobile unit provides voluntary, comprehensive healthcare services to students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. We know that children who are healthy are best equipped to learn and excel in the classroom. Cleveland Clinic Children's is committed to ensuring that all students receive high-quality, comprehensive healthcare with the added convenience of receiving care on the mobile unit, virtually in school or at home. The School–Based Health Center will collaborate with your child's existing healthcare provider or can act as a primary care provider for them. If your child needs care outside of our operating hours, you can make an appointment at any Cleveland Clinic Children’s location.
Mobile health services include:
- Complete physical examinations (may be used for sports physicals, camp, college, work authorizations, etc.)
- Comprehensive healthcare, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness and reproductive healthcare
- Health education
- Referral services
- Health screenings (vision, hearing, scoliosis, etc.)
- First aid
- Immunizations
- Mental health consultation and referrals
Pediatric Mental Health Services
Are you worried about your child’s mental health? Find support with the School-Based Health Care program. Pediatric psychologist Gerard Banez, PhD, provides mental health treatment and assessment. Children can be seen in-person or virtually (from school or home).
Enrollment
Parents or legal guardians must complete enrollment in order for their child to be seen by the School-Based Health Care Team. If your child does not have a completed enrollment on file, they will be unable to use the program.
Enrollment is voluntary and can be discontinued at any time. There are no eligibility requirements except that your child must currently attend a school district where a School-Based Health Center is located. To arrange for your child to be seen at the School-Based Health Center, you may call your child’s school nurse, our mobile health center staff or send a note. Parents are welcome and encouraged to accompany their children. If your child is too ill to attend school and you would like them to be seen by our staff, you may call the school nurse to arrange a same-day appointment.
How to Enroll
Enroll your child online:
- Complete online enrollment (students 17 and under)
- Complete online enrollment (students 18 and over)
OR, download the enrollment packet and return it to your child’s school office/school nurse or send it to the School-Based Health Care team via secure fax to 216.427.9100:
Mobile Unit Schedule
Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)
- Varying schools Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- School nurse phone: 216.838.0000
- CMSD Students: Download CSMD Consent Form
Lakewood City School District
- Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- School nurse phone: 216.529.4413
Maple Heights City School District
- Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- School nurse phone: 216.587.6100
Warrensville Heights City School District
- Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- School nurse phone: 216.364.1000
East Cleveland City School District
- Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- School nurse phone: 216.268.6600
Garfield Heights City School District
- Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- School nurse phone: 216.475.8100
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FAQs
Who will my child see on the mobile health unit?
A Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatrician or advanced practice provider (APP) will be on the unit to triage, diagnose and treat your child. There will also be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) present and/or a medical assistant (MA).
Who would have access to my child’s medical records?
All medical records are confidential, as they are part of the Cleveland Clinic medical records system. Before we can share any records, parents/legal guardian must sign the Release Form.
Are school nurse services still available?
Yes, the school nurse will continue to provide your child with routine services, regardless of his or her enrollment in the School-Based Health Center.
Do you provide vaccines/immunizations?
In-School Medical Clinics
Cleveland Clinic Children's medical clinics at Lakewood High School and John F. Kennedy (JFK) High School were established to serve the needs of the community. Our goal is to ensure everyone stays healthy and has access to the right care when they need it most.
Medical Clinic at Lakewood High School
Location: 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, OH 44107
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(The clinic is open during most school breaks)
The Lakewood High School Medical Clinic is located at the main entrance of the school facing Franklin Boulevard (North west facing side of building).
Medical Clinic at JFK High School
Location: 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, OH 44107
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who can access healthcare at the Medical Clinic at Lakewood High School?
- Students of the Lakewood City School District
- Employees of the Lakewood City School District
- Established Cleveland Clinic Behavioral Health Patients ages 4-21 years*
*The behavioral health team will provide psychiatric evaluation after return from hospitalizations or intensive outpatient programs and coordinate with school support team as requested or needed by families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students of Lakewood School District
How does a Lakewood School District student enroll in the School-based Health program to be seen at the medical clinic?
A School-Based Health Enrollment Packet must be completed. You can receive your enrollment packet by:
- Contacting your school nurse or health aide
- Downloading the Lakewood City School District enrollment packet
- Stopping by the Medical Clinic at Lakewood High School at 14100 Franklin Boulevard
Once the packet is complete, please return to your school nurse, drop it off at the medical clinic or mail directly to the clinic at 14100 Franklin Boulevard, Lakewood, OH 44107.
Once a student is enrolled, how should they schedule an appointment at the medical clinic?
If a student is ill during the school day, they will see their school nurse first who will then determine if an appointment is needed and facilitate the process.
Parents may also call the clinic to schedule an appointment at 216.221.5379.
What conditions are treated and which services are offered for students at the medical clinic?
Services below with an asterisk (*) can be treated virtually.
- Well Child Care
- Sports physicals
- Pediatric psychiatry and mental health counseling*
- Routine follow up visits for conditions such as asthma, ADHD, mental health concerns, etc.*
- Cold and flu symptoms*
- Conjunctivitis*
- Ear and throat infections
- Minor bumps and cuts*
- Seasonal allergies*
- Adolescent sexual management
- Skin rashes*
- Simple sprains and strains
- Sinus infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Immunizations
- Labs
What about follow up appointments – will you be my Primary Care Provider?
For any follow up medical needs, we will refer you back to your child's primary care provider. If you do not have a primary care provider, we'd be happy to be your child's medical home.
Lakewood School District Employees
I’m a School District Employee – how can I schedule my appointment with the Medical Clinic?
You can call the medical clinic directly at 216.221.5379 to schedule your appointment or walk in during hours of operations.
Please have your insurance card available for registration and scheduling requirements.
What conditions are treated and which services are offered at the medical clinic for School District Employees?
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Conjunctivitis
- Ear and throat infections
- Minor bumps and cuts
- Seasonal allergies
- Skin rashes
- Simple sprains and strains
- Sinus infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Immunizations
Payment
Services and co-pays will be billed to your insurance. If you don’t have insurance, our financial counselors can help you get insurance for your child. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Partner Programs
Our School-Based Health program works with local, state and national organizations to offer our districts supplemental services that support children’s health.
Code Ana
Many schools are unprepared for medical emergencies, but Code Ana’s School Program gives parents peace of mind by helping campuses bridge that safety gap. They guide your child’s school through a complete safety overhaul to create and practice a customized emergency response plan, ensuring the staff is ready to act when it matters most.
Food Allergy and Education
Partnering with Cleveland Clinic experts, the Allison Rose Foundation provides life-saving food allergy training for all students and staff. These engaging, evidence-based lessons are taught by professional firefighters and paramedics to ensure your child’s school is prepared to handle a reaction with confidence and speed.
Transition Bridge eases the difficult journey for students moving from psychiatric hospitals back into the classroom. By forming a dedicated team to act as a bridge between doctors and teachers, the program ensures your child has a customized support system in place. They also train school staff in mental health awareness and first aid, creating a safer, more understanding environment for every student.
Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program
This program empowers children to manage pain independently while giving you the practical tools to support their confidence and growth. By working closely with experts, your family gains a clear path toward successful rehabilitation and a more resilient future.
Pipeline Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
Pipeline provides expert mental health support across all school types to help your child thrive emotionally and academically. Whether collaborating with teachers or working directly with your family, our team addresses the social and emotional roots of challenging behaviors to ensure your child has the tools they need for success.
Your Kidneys and You
The Your Kidneys and Youth program teaches middle schoolers (grades 5–8) how to protect their kidney health through engaging science and PE lessons. Students learn how their bodies work, how to prevent disease, and the life-saving impact of organ donation.
Dangerous Decibels in the Classroom
Students discover the fundamentals of preventing hearing loss, including turning down the volume, walking away and protecting their ears. Using scientific tools, students measure sound, learn about decibels and make models of their own ears.
Charlie Health
Charlie Health provides comprehensive virtual mental health services for teens and young adults who need intensive therapeutic intervention.
Project Adam
Project Adam helps schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest by ensuring they have the three essentials: trained CPR responders, accessible AEDs and a clear emergency plan. They provide the templates and expert support needed to keep your child safe during a heart-related crisis.
Epinephrine Auto Injector Prescription Program
Cleveland Clinic Children’s School-Based Health Care offers non-individual-specific epinephrine auto-injector prescriptions for schools as well as training for school employees (in accordance with Ohio House Bill 296 effective April 2014).
Epinephrine injection is used along with emergency medical treatment to treat life-threatening allergic reactions caused by insect bites or stings, foods, medications, latex and other causes. If given in time, this drug can reverse the life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis.
For more information, please call 216.442.7242 or email sbhcteam@ccf.org.
