Our Services
School-Based Health Centers
Confidential Care for Students
NHC’s school-based health centers (SBHCs) in Oregon offer a unique care model. They provide physical, behavioral, and preventive health services to youth in a school setting. Our providers see kids who otherwise would not get care and help students get back to the classroom faster.
Services Offered
- Diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
- Wellness physical exams
- Sports physicals
- Immunizations
- Blood pressure and vision screenings
- Health counseling
- Addressing safe and responsible sexuality, contraception, and testing for pregnancy
- Behavioral healthcare
Our SBHCs are separate from school nurses. They are run by NHC within Beaverton School District's and Tigard-Tualatin School District’s guidelines, with support from the Oregon Health Authority.
Students are encouraged to make an appointment ahead of time, but walk-in appointments are available.
Our SBHCs provide care for any Beaverton School District students and their siblings at Merlo Campus School, and any Tigard-Tualatin School District students and their siblings at Tualatin High School.
Your Privacy Matters
All meetings are confidential according to HIPAA guidelines, unless there is a concern for imminent danger to self or others. If this occurs, the student will be made aware of the need to breach confidentiality.
Students may seek sexual healthcare and sexually transmitted infection services without parent/legal guardian consent at any age. Students 14 years or older may seek behavioral health services without parent/legal guardian consent.
Behavioral Healthcare at the SBHCs
Part of our mission at NHC is meeting patients where they are, whether in their health journey or finding an appointment type that works best for them. Our Behavioral Health Consultants (BHCs) provide in-person and virtual visits to maximize how students can receive care. All students in the SBHCs's school-districts can receive care, including behavioral healthcare, either in-person or virtually. Visit each clinic's webpage to learn more about specific services provided at each clinic.
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What Kids Need to Stay Healthy for the School Year
Vaccinations, sports physicals, and wellness visits all play a big role in protecting your child's health and helping them succeed in school. Oregon has specific health requirements for students, and parents need to know which vaccines and check-ups are important for their children.
Rising Demand for School Health Services Seen at NHC and Statewide
School-based Health Centers (SBHCs) across Oregon are seeing more students than ever before, and NHC’s clinics are no exception. According to a recent report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), SBHCs throughout the state hit record highs in the 2023–24 school year, with nearly 149,000 visits logged across 87 centers, serving over 43,000 people in 28 counties.
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NHC's team of primary care, dental, and support staff provide comprehensive preventive, primary health, and dental care solutions for you. Our teams speak English and Spanish, and translations for other languages are available upon request.
The NHC Difference
Our care teams provide high-quality whole-person care. We support each patient's unique mental, emotional, and physical health needs. We collaborate with our patients to find solutions right for you and your particular situation. The care you receive at NHC will help you get healthy and stay healthy. Care is provided regardless of identity or circumstances.