Houghton-Portage Township
Elementary School Wellness Program
(906) 483-0456 ext. 3681
maintain good health
treatment when sick
Counseling
IMPROVING HEALTH & WELL-BEING
IN-SCHOOL WELLNESS SERVICE
The Houghton Elementary School Wellness Program is a collaboration of Upper Great Lakes Family Health and Houghton-Portage Township School District supported through funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). With parental/guardian consent, our Registered School Wellness Nurse and Licensed Behavioral Health Provider can provider healthcare conveniently within the Houghton Elementary School. This allows for ease of access, fewer disruptions of regular routines and less loss of class time. Our goal is to help improve the health and well-being of all students. Healthy students are better equipped for school success.
MEET YOUR ON-SITE PROVIDER
Erin Gerard-Bustos, RN
School Wellness Program Nurse
Upper Great Lakes Family Health
Thiam Ndiaga
School Wellness Program Nurse
Upper Great Lakes Family Health
WELLNESS SERVICES PROVIDED*
- Screening/nursing assessments
- First aid for minor injuries
- Dispensing over the counter (OTC) medications under medical director standing orders
- Immunization assessment (review of record)
- Chronic care intervention
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Case finding and case management
- Point of care lab testing (upon request) and/or referral to other needed primary care and specialty medical services.
- Behavioral health services upon referral
*Additional health care services are available. Please contact the school clinic for more information
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Hours vary by provider and are subject to change during building closures and school breaks.
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quality of care
Across 1,400 community health centers in America, Upper Great Lakes Health ranks in the top 15% based on quality of care.
SCHOOL WELLNESS PROGRAM
FORMS & INFORMATION
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Consent for Services
Minor Consent for Services
Release of Information
Rights & Responsibilities
HES FAQ
HIM Patient Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information
School Wellness Program Brochure
Location Info
Located Inside Houghton Elementary School
Houghton Elementary Wellness Program
203 Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 483-0456 ext. 3681
(school nurse office)
Hours of Operation
Nursing Services:
Monday-Friday 7:45am-3:45am
Adolescent Only Hours
Hours every Monday 3:15pm-3:45pm
Hours are subject to change during building
closures, and school breaks.
Behavioral Health Services:
Hours vary by provider and are subject to change during building closures and school breaks.
After Hours Services
A provider is on-call after hours, on weekends and during holidays. For urgent after hours needs for family practice call (906)372-3025. For after hours needs for OB/GYN or Pediatrics please call (906)483-1000.
In an emergency, go to your local emergency department or dial 9-1-1.