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Metro Care Connection, the Metro Health Clinic
Sara Gordon & Deb Gordon run the Metro High School Clinic. On a single day 20-30 students are seen in the clinic for some type of service. Deb and Sara provide health care throughout the day, creating a positive and caring relationship with the students they see. Many of the students get OTC medications for headaches or body aches, this allows the students to stay in school, and complete the school day. Many students rely on the Metro Care Connection for sports physicals, allowing them to participate in extracurricular sports activities. Read more about the Cedar Rapids Community Schools Health Services.
Some of the services that are available include:
Physical examinations
Immunizations
Treatment for minor illnesses (ear infection, strep throat, etc.)
Basic laboratory tests (i.e. throat cultures, urine tests)
Prescriptions for medications
Health education and counseling
Referral for complex medical conditions
Referral for counseling services
Assistance for families needing a physician
Assistance for families applying for Title 19 of Hawk-I
Some of the services NOT available include:
X-rays
Complex lab testing
Reproductive health care
Contraceptives
Hospitalization
ADHD medication management
In order to receive health care at one of the school-based health centers, students under the age of 18 must have a completed consent form signed by a parent/guardian. Those students who are insured by Medicaid may have medical service billed to Medicaid. There is no associated cost to these students and their families. Please contact the Metro Clinic with any questions at 319 558-2272
