A SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC

P.A.T.C.H.

Pre-Adolescent to Teen Center for Health

at Pittsfield Middle High School

 

Staffed by Doctors from NH-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Program at Concord Hospital & Pittsfield Medical Center

Pittsfield Middle High School Nurse

Coordinator from Capital Region Family Health Center

Pittsfield Middle High School - 435-6701

What is P.A.T.C.H.?

PATCH is a health and wellness clinic held during the school day when middle and high school students whose parents have given consent may be seen by a doctor. The services at the clinic can supplement, but are not meant to replace care given by the student's regular medical provider.

What Services are Provided?

Services include sports and camp physicals, immunizations, sick visits, smoking reduction/cessation guidance, injury assessments, health education, and prevention and risk reduction activities.

When is P.A.T.C.H.?

PATCH is held once a week at Pittsfield Middle High School.

Who Are the Doctors?

The doctors are residents from the NH/Dartmouth Family Practice Residency Program at Concord Hospital, supervised by Dr. Robert Zahn and Dr. Suzanne Boulter.

Who Can Go to P.A.T.C.H.?

Any Pittsfield Middle High Student whose parent has signed a consent form may be seen at PATCH. Parents can request a consent form by calling the school (435-6701). Students who are 18 years old may legally consent to receive services at PATCH.

What Else is Offered?

For students who have no regular medical provider, PATCH can help find a provider in the community or in Concord. Also, if qualified students (or any siblings under 19 years of age) have no health insurance, PATCH staff can help their family's apply to the NH Healthy Kids Insurance Program.

P.A.T.C.H. Services Available: