Holzer School-Based Medicine
Sign Up for School-Based Medicine!
Complete, sign and return the consent form in the download link below to sign your child up for Holzer School-Based Medicine.
Download the Consent Form
Holzer School-Based Medicine is a service that provides students and staff with a convenient option to access high-quality care using virtual health technology while at school.
How does a School-Based Medicine Virtual Visit work?
A school nurse will use live video technology to connect virtually with an off-site Holzer Health System provider. Our virtual health providers are doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners employed by Holzer Health System.
The provider at Holzer can receive information related to a patient's medical condition. With the assistance of the school nurse, Holzer's off-site provider will interact live with the patient through a computer, view images of their throat/mouth, ears, eyes, skin rashes and etc., as well as order basic labs and send prescriptions to the patient's pharmacy, if needed, all without leaving the school nurse's office.
Steps 1 & 2
(Left image) - Girl: "I don't feel good. My left ear is hurting Nurse JoBeth."
School Nurse: "Let me check your temperature."
(Right image) - Nurse: "You have a fever. Let's connect virtually with your mom and our nurse practitioner from Holzer and take a closer look."
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Steps 3 & 4
(Left image) - Holzer Nurse Practitioner: "I'm sorry your ear is hurting. We can take a look and see what is making it hurt. But first, let's connect your mom via video so she can see as well."
(Right image) - Girl: "Wow! I've never seen inside my ear before!"
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Steps 5 & 6
(Left image) - Nurse Practitioner: "Does everyone see the redness inside the ear on the screen? This indicates infection. I will call in a Rx to your pharmacy."
(Right image) - Mother: "I do see the infection! Thanks for showing me! This is so convenient. I will get the prescription on my way to get her from school. Thanks for making this so easy!"
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Step 7
Nurse Practitioner: "Our pleasure! We want to do all we can to keep our kids healthy and in school."
Download mobile-friendly Virtual Visit graphics here
Hours available
This service is available Monday - Friday during normal school hours.
Services
We offer primary care services to students and staff, including the diagnosis and treatment of:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergy symptoms
- Cold/flu symptoms (Cough, Runny/stuffy nose, etc.)
- Ear pain
- Fever
- Limb sprains/strains/contusions
- Nausea/diarrhea
- Skin irritation/rash/wound inflammation
Tyto Care
Learn more about Tytocare in the video link below.
Watch the Tyto Care video
How do I sign up?
Complete, sign and return the Parent/Guardian Consent Form in the link below.
Download the Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Frequently Asked Questions
As a parent or guardian, can I attend the visit?
Yes, we encourage a parent/guardian to attend the visit in-person or remotely. The school nurse will contact you to invite you to the visit, and provide a link if you prefer to join remotely. If you have completed the proper paperwork and can't be reached in a timely manner, we will proceed with the virtual visit.
What happens after a virtual visit?
Our providers will follow up with the parent/guardian after the visit. If your child needs further treatment, this will be communicated to the parent/guardian by the school nurse. We will also fax a copy of the report to the patient's primary care provider if this is indicated on the enrollment paperwork. If prescriptions are needed for treatment, the provider will electronically prescribe them to your preferred pharmacy.
Will my child be able to stay at school after a virtual visit, and will a doctor's note be provided?
Whether your child will be able to finish the day at school depends on your child's medical condition and symptoms. If applicable, a doctor's note will be sent to the attendance records office.
Does my insurance cover the virtual visit?
While most insurances cover virtual health visits, please check your plan coverage or call the customer service number on the back of your member ID card to confirm coverage.
Billing your insurance
Please remember, if you have not met your deductible for the year, you will be responsible for the out-of-pocket portion determined by your plan.
If I don't want my child to use this service, can he/she still see the school nurse?
Yes; simply disregard the enrollment forms. If your child becomes ill at school, he/she cannot use this service if the enrollment forms have not been completed.
Download/Print the Holzer School-Based Medicine cover sheet and Frequently Asked Questions PDF
