- John Handley High School
- Valley Health Clinic
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Valley Health System and Winchester Public Schools are partnering to bring video telehealth into our schools. Beginning Monday, March 3, John Handley High School students and staff will have access to School-Based Telehealth Visits. Same-Day Appointments Available.
Contact Information
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Please call 540-536-4155 or email TelehealthSchool@valleyhealthlink.com with questions.
Valley Health forms are available here: valleyhealthlink.com/schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does a student access School-Based Telehealth Visits?
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If a student is feeling sick while at school, they should visit the School Nurse.
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The School Nurse will determine if the student should be referred to the on-site Valley Health Clinic. If so, they will contact the student’s parent/guardian for verbal permission to send the student to the Clinic.
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In the Clinic, the Valley Health Medical Assistant will call the parent/guardian to collect insurance information and ensure the necessary forms are completed prior to treatment.
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The Medical Assistant will take the student’s vitals and do any necessary testing before virtually connecting them with a provider like a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Doctor from Valley Health. The parent/guardian may join the Telehealth Visit.
- The provider may write a prescription if needed to the family’s preferred pharmacy.
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What conditions are treated?
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Asthma and allergies
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Cough and colds and flu
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Ear aches
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Sore throats
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Fever
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Headaches
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Head lice
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Pink eye
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Skin irritations
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How much will a School-Based Telehealth Visit cost?
All students will have access to care regardless of insurance status.
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Medicaid: Your child will be completely covered.
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Other Insurance Plans: Valley Health will collect and verify coverage. Co-pays will apply just as if you were visiting another Valley Health Clinic.
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No insurance: Discounts may be available.
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Can a parent/guardian join the video session with their child?
- Yes, a parent/guardian is able to join the video visit with their child. The JHHS Nurse will call the parent/guardian for verbal permission to visit the Valley Health Clinic. The Valley Health Medical Assistant will follow up with another call during the visit.
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Will the parent/guardian be notified of the telehealth visit?
- Yes, the parent/guardian will be notified of the visit. The JHHS Nurse will call the parent/guardian for verbal permission to visit the Valley Health Clinic. The Valley Health Medical Assistant will follow up with another call during the visit.
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Does the student need their insurance card?
- No, the student does not need to have their insurance card on hand to access School-Based Telehealth Visits.
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Are translation services available?
- Yes, translation services are available.
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If my student wakes up sick, can I send them to school to see the clinic?
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Please follow school guidelines for keeping your student out of school and plan to visit another healthcare provider.
- School Guidelines: If your child is ill, including vomiting, diarrhea, or fever, PLEASE keep them home for at least 24 hours. The fever must be gone WITHOUT the use of fever-reducing medications before they should return to school.
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How does a staff member access School-Based Telehealth Visits?
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If a staff member is feeling sick during the school day, they can call the School Nurse or go straight to the Valley Health Clinic if there is no one else waiting.
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In the Clinic, the Valley Health Medical Assistant will work with the patient to collect insurance information and ensure the necessary forms are completed.
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The Medical Assistant will take the staff member’s vitals and do any necessary testing before virtually connecting them with a provider like a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Doctor. The provider may write a prescription if needed to the pharmacy the patient prefers to use.
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Can all WPS staff and students use the Valley Health Clinic at John Handley High School?
- For now, the Clinic is only open to staff and students of John Handley High School.