Tiger Care
School-Based Health Center
Our goal is simple: improve access to healthcare while reducing time out of school. By offering medical care directly at school, students can receive diagnosis and treatment quicker, so they can return to the classroom sooner. This initiative brings healthcare to where students are, minimizing disruptions to both learning and daily routines.
A Partnership of Advocate Urgent Care, MHealth-Fairview, and Princeton Public Schools.
Where: At every school in Princeton Public Schools through the School Health Office.
Who: This service is available to enrolled families that have children in ECFE or Preschool classes at the Family Center, all students in grades K-12, and school employees.
When: Available during regular school hours, on days school is in regular session.
How: Patient connects via telehealth connection to a provider at Advocate Urgent Care. Parents/Guardians will have ability to connect to and participate in the visit.
How It Works:
Fast: From symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment, all within the school day.
Convenient: Healthcare providers are available via telehealth, right in the school health office. Parents/Guardians will have ability to connect to and participate in the visit.
Expert Care: School health office staff will assist with telehealth appointments to diagnose common illnesses like ear infections, sore throats, and respiratory illnesses. Onsite diagnostic tests are available, including strep, RSV, COVID, and flu tests.
Common Health Issues We Can Address:
Ear aches or infections
Sore throats or strep throat
Coughs, colds, flu, or respiratory illnesses
Bladder or urinary infections
Rashes
Tests for RSV, COVID, influenza, and rapid strep tests
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a free service?
No. Families will be asked for health insurance information. If a family does not have insurance, our health office staff will assist in finding coverage. No child will be turned away due to lack of insurance.Is parent consent required?
Yes. Parents will always be notified if their child is referred for a virtual health appointment. Parents can sign consent forms at back-to-school open houses or through the school health office at any time.What forms are required?
Registration and Consent forms will be managed by Advocate Urgent Care. There are multiple registration options for a telehealth visit.Is this a full-service clinic?
No. We offer limited tests and diagnostics. Students needing specialized care will be referred to their primary care physician or connected to our partners at Advocate Urgent Care or MHealth-Fairview.Will medications be available?
If medication is needed, providers will issue a prescription to the family’s pharmacy.Are appointments private?
Yes. Telehealth appointments occur in a private room in or near the school health office. School health office staff will assist with telehealth appointments to help with basic diagnostic testing.Can parents attend the appointment too?
Yes! We encourage parents to participate in this process via the link or come onsite and be with their child if they prefer. If a parent cannot attend, the healthcare provider will discuss the plan of care with the parent via phone after the appointment. Improving healthcare access. Reducing time out of school.
The School-Based Health Center at Princeton Public Schools is designed to make healthcare fast, convenient, and accessible to all students and staff. With the support of Advocate Urgent Care and MHealth-Fairview, we are committed to keeping our school community healthy and in the classroom.