School-Based Health Centers
Providing high-quality care for your student and family
School-based health centers are open and ready to provide high-quality care for your student and family! School-based health centers are exactly what the name implies: a health center in the schools where they are based. At the health centers, students and their families can rely on our doctors, nurse practitioners, and other support staff to provide well-child care and emergency care if your child is sick or injured, as well as a full range of age-appropriate health care services, including:
- Primary medical care
- Health education and promotion
- Case management
Students can be treated for acute illnesses, such as flu, and chronic conditions, including asthma and diabetes. They can also be screened for dental, vision, and hearing problems. With an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and risk reduction, school-based health centers counsel students on healthy habits and how to prevent injury, violence, and other threats.
If you are unable to complete the online registration, please call the School-Based Health Centers.
Back to School Vaccine Clinics
The School-Based Health Centers are open for St. Mary’s County Public Schools students and staff during school hours.
The School-Based Health Centers are open for community members from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Call for an appointment today!
*The SBHC’s follow SMCPS weather closures. Weather related delayed opening and closure details can be heard on the voicemail for each SBHC.*
Locations
Spring Ridge Middle School Health Center
19856 Three Notch Rd
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(240) 434-6059
Margaret Brent Middle School Health Center
29675 Point Lookout Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(240) 434-6060
Appointments are preferred but same-day appointments may be available. Speed up your visit time at the SBHC by registering your child in advance – complete the online registration.
SBHC Flyer [PDF]
en Español
Services
- Testing for COVID-19, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and strep throat
- Sports physicals
- Vaccinations
- Sick visits
- Treatment of illness or injuries
- Routine preventative care (e.g., annual well visits for children without a primary care provider)
- Vision and hearing screenings
- Assistance managing chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, ADHD, allergies, diabetes, etc.)
Sports Physicals
Sports physicals are offered at both school-based health centers. Cost is $40 per physical to be paid at the time of service – Cash, check, or credit card are accepted.
Appointments are required; call (240) 434-6060 to schedule an appointment at Margaret Brent Middle School Health Center or (240) 434-6059 for an appointment at Spring Ridge School Health Center or if you have questions. Please bring the completed Participation Physical Evaluation forms below:
- Pre-participation Physical Evaluation (updated August 2022)
- History Form – To be filled out prior to examination by the patient or parent/guardian and provided to the Physician.
- Physical Examination Form – To be completed by the Physician and kept in their office in the patient’s medical file.
- Medical Eligibility Form – This is the ONLY form that should be submitted to the school.
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General Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Vital Records Processing Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Environmental Health Hours:
Mon & Thurs: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tues, Wed, & Fri: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
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