Washburn's School-Based Clinic
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School-Based Clinics are a partnership between the Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support, and Minneapolis Public Schools.

The adolescent years can be difficult for teens, considering the many pressures they face and the normal developmental struggle to become more independent.  The mission of School-Based Clinics is to promote the health and well-being of adolescents:
  • School-based clinics are a great place for teens to learn how to take more responsibililty for their own physical and mental health needs.  Students are encouraged to use health and lifestyle education provided by clinic staff to make well-informed choices.
  • Washburn's Clinic services are confidential and respectful.  No information is shared with school staff or other clinics without a signed release.
  • Washburn's Clinic is conveniently located in Room 006.  It is staffed by friendly professionals who have experience working with youth.  Staff members include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, mental health counselors, nutritionists, volunteer lawyers, and clerks. 
  • Dedicated medical assistants help students in making their own appointments, filling out forms, and gathering insurance information. 
  • Washburn's School-Based Clinic provides services to students who are either with or without insurance.  Clinic services can supplement services provided by a student's primary care clinic.  If your insurance does not cover the cost of a service, you will not be billed.  Washburn's Clinic does not charge a co-pay.  If you are eligible for insurance, but do not yet have any, Washburn's Clinic staff can assist you and your family in obtaining health insurance.
  • Students of all nationalities, languages, abilities, religions, and sexual preferences are welcome. 
  • The clinic is wheelchair accessible. 
  • Interpreters are available as needed.

    CONTACT  INFORMATION: For clinic hours, please call the Washburn School-Based Clinic at:  (612) 668-3453.  Parents are invited to call with questions or to arrange a visit.  Students must have a signed parent consent form on-file in the clinic.  The Washburn clinic will honor the parent's choice of service plans if the consent form is received.  If no parent-consent is received, services that may be provided under Minnesota Minor Consent Law include:

  • Pregnancy related services,
  • Pregnancy prevention,
  • Sexually transmitted disease testing/treatment,
  • Alcohol or other chemical-abuse assessment,
  • Medical and mental health emergencies,
  • Minors living independently may sign their own consent form.

    Students are encouraged to make appointments.  If it has been more than a year, make an appointment soon.  Check-ups at Washburn's School-Based Clinic includes:  Nutritional and mental health assessments, height, weight, vision and hearing screening, blood and urine tests, and a complete physical examination. SERVICES:

  • Health assessments
  • Physical exams, including sports physicals
  • Diagnosis and treatment of minor illness and injury
  • Reproductive healthcare
  • Laboratory services/screening
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Social work
  • Mental health counseling
  • Referrals for services
  • Wellness promotion
  • Classroom and conference presentations
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