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Are 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center staff 911ÖÆÆ·³§ employees?

No. The health care professionals and staff in the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center are employed by NorthShore University HealthSystem.  

Is the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center the Nurses Office?

No.  The 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center and the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Nurses Office are different and separate entities.

My child already has private insurance and a pediatrician.  Why would I register my child for the Health Center?

The 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center serves all 911ÖÆÆ·³§ students regardless of whether or not they already have a doctor, and regardless of whether or not your child is insured. The 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center can serve as an added resource for health care, providing students with the opportunity to see a health care provider during the school day for a medical concern. The 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center can also provide your child with access to services they might not otherwise receive with their pediatrician, including acupuncture, sports medicine, weight management, etc.

Will my health insurance pay for services?

Most visits are free, however the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center charges a small fee to patients for physical exams and immunizations.  If your student gets lab testing at the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center, then your health insurance will be billed by NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Does the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center provide reproductive health services?

The healthcare providers who work at the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center promote responsible decision-making around sexuality. Sexuality counseling and education, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, and STI screening are available to ALL 911ÖÆÆ·³§ students.  Pelvic exams and contraceptives are available to students registered for Health Center services.

Does the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center provide STIs (sexually transmitted infections) testing and treatment?

Free and confidential testing for STIs is available to all students all school year and during the summer at the 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center, even if they are not registered for other 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center services. In the state of Illinois, young people who are 12 to 17 years old can receive confidential pregnancy tests and STI screening and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis without parental consent (see Consent by Minors Medical Procedures Act, 410 ILCS 210 Section 4). Students 18 years of age and over can consent to all medical services on their own.

Will I have access to my child’s test results?

Students' test results are confidential. Only your student and an 911ÖÆÆ·³§ Health Center healthcare provider will see your student’s test results. However, students are encouraged to involve parents/guardians in all aspects of their healthcare. No 911ÖÆÆ·³§ personnel have access to your student's Health Center medical information including test results, unless your student chooses to disclose this information.