Mount Sinai Hospital Pediatric School Based Health Centers

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Mount Sinai Hospital Pediatric School Based
Health Centers
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SBHC Mission

• Improve the overall health and social welfare of
  the East Harlem community
• Increase access to primary health care and social
  services for children and families
• Provide family-centered, culturally competent
  primary and preventive care services

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Goals

• Improve access to primary healthcare and social
  services
• Provide linkages to and foster collaboration with
  community-based organizations
• Assist with monitoring of health indicators

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Program Description

• Started in 1990
• Funded by NYS and Mount Sinai Medical Center
• Participating Schools
• PS 38
• PS 83
• PS 108
• JHS 117

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Services Provided

• Physical examinations
• Management of chronic conditions such as diabetes
  and asthma
• Immunizations
• Vision and hearing screening
• 24/7 access to care

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Services Provided (contd.)

• Dental Screening
• Medical Referrals
• Dental Referrals
• Counseling Services
• Health Education

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Community Programs

• Sites
• Community Shelters
• New Immigrants

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Dental Program Mission

• Establish comprehensive dental services and
  treatment for children at the PSBHCs
• Provide education on and promote dental health to
  parents, teachers and students

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Program Description

• Clinic once a week at each school
• Funded by NYSDOH
• Personnel
• 2 Mount Sinai Dental School Residents
• 3 Mount Sinai Dental Attendings
• 1 Dental Assistant Coordinator

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Services Provided

• Education
• Oral Examinations
• X-Rays
• Referrals
• Treatment
• Cleaning
• Fluoride
• Sealant
• Fillings-Cavities

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Community Collaborations/Research
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Future Goals

• Continue to provide quality primary and
  preventive care services
• Enhance mental health services
• Improve health education
• Increase dental services