We are excited to announce an important new partnership between Metro Community Health Center (MCHC) and the Woodland Hills School District to bring healthcare services to our students and their families. MCHC, a non-profit organization serving all ages and backgrounds, regardless of income, insurance status, or the ability to pay, will provide healthcare services directly to our school community. This collaboration will offer medical care, regular check-ups, and much more, emphasizing the link between health and academic success.
Central to this program is MCHC’s mobile clinic, a fully equipped 38-ft RV featuring two private exam rooms, a waiting area, a bathroom, a wheelchair lift, and a lab area. The Mobile Clinic operates like a traditional pediatrician’s office, offering scheduling assistance, prescription services, and post-appointment care. In addition to medical services, Metro will be bringing Community Health Navigators to assist with enrolling in benefits, insurance, accessing social services, and more.
We believe this partnership will reduce our chronic absenteeism rate by increasing in-school time and help support our families overall. This mobile clinic is open to students, families, and the Woodland Hills Staff. Their services will be available to both insured and uninsured families.
While we know that many of our families already have a primary care physician, we still want to offer our mobile clinic service to you for services such immunizations, if your child becomes ill during the school day and needs care, and sports physicals, among many other services. If your child does not have a primary care physician, Metro Community Health Center’s on-site mobile clinic and/or their main office is available to be your provider. If your child needs to be seen by the clinic when they are on campus, and no parent or guardian is available to be at the appointment, there will be an option for a telehealth appointment for the parent or guardian so they can be a part of the appointment. Please Note: No child will be seen by the clinic without first being granted permission to the school nurse by the family.
Health Care Services the Mobile Clinic will Offer
Medical Services
- Primary care/check-ups
- Testing, diagnosis, and treatment of illness, acute care visits, minor wound care.
- Vaccinations for all ages, health screenings, sports physicals.
- Chronic disease management
- Referrals to specialists for a higher level of care when needed.
- Access to our pharmacy, pharmacist consultations, and medicine management program.
Registration and Consent Forms
Registration and consent forms are included with this letter. Please complete them and return them to school with your child as soon as possible. These patient registration and consent forms will be collected by Metro Community Health Center and kept on file at the school. Our goal is to begin the Mobile Clinic in November. So, help us help you by completing the forms and returning them to your school building.
Please note that the registration form includes a consent form at the beginning of the packet to cover your first appointment. The registration form only needs to be completed once, but a new consent form must be filled out prior to every appointment. New consent forms will be available to download online or to be picked up at school/sent home with your student.
Patient Privacy and Confidentiality
We want to assure you that patient privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us. All personal information and medical records will be handled with the highest level of security and care.
We encourage you to take advantage of this resource to ensure you and your child’s health needs are met effectively. Your involvement is crucial to the success of this partnership, and we welcome your feedback and questions.
For more details about these services and the Mobile Clinic Program, please contact MCHC’s Project Manager, Patrick Buehler, at [email protected].