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Services vary by site, but all locations provide basic health services such as vision, BMI, and oral health screenings, sick visits, medication administration, care plan development for students with chronic conditions, and health education. Some sites may also offer primary care, behavioral health services, and immunizations. Services are delivered by on-site nurses or through telehealth technology supported by licensed medical providers.

HealthConnect includes qualified mental health professionals to support students’ behavioral health needs. Services are confidential. To access care, a student must follow the school’s referral process, which includes parental involvement when required.

All students enrolled in participating schools are eligible at no cost to parents. Parental consent is required for services beyond state mandated screenings such as vision and BMI.

If your child becomes ill during the school day, the school nurse or trained staff will assess and/or triage the student, provide basic care or isolate them if symptoms are contagious, contact the parent or guardian to pick up the child if necessary, and issue a doctor’s note for clearance to return to school when applicable.

School protocols are followed, and 911 is called when immediate medical attention is required. School-based health providers are equipped to provide first aid and monitor students until paramedics arrive.

Parents are notified through consent forms, the M-DCPS portal, PTA meetings, and communication from school staff and provider organizations. Providers are encouraged to maintain open communication and offer translation services as needed.

Parental consent is essential to ensure that families are fully informed and in agreement with the health services their children receive at school. It helps protect student privacy, clarify what services can be provided, and ensure legal and ethical compliance with healthcare delivery standards in schools. This consent must be obtained annually.

Yes, with appropriate documentation.

A medication authorization form signed by both a parent/guardian and the student’s healthcare provider is required for any medication, including over-the-counter items. It must be renewed annually or if the treatment plan changes.

The students’ health records are protected under both HIPPA and FERPA.

Providers assist with care coordination and referrals to external specialists or clinics, ensuring continuity of care.

The Telehealth platform allows students to access healthcare providers virtually for timely care. Depending on the site, a nurse or tele-presenter facilitates the session on-site.

This initiative is primarily funded by The Children’s Trust in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade. Additional support is provided by the Health Foundation of South Florida and United Way Miami, which specifically fund the mobile health units.

Access to the mobile health units is coordinated through each participating school. Schools communicate the mobile unit schedule in advance, and students must have a signed parental consent form on file to receive services. School staff and health providers work together to identify students in need and ensure they are seen during the unit’s scheduled visits.

The mobile units provide a range of primary care services, including physical exams, medication and chronic disease management, immunizations, health screenings, and referrals for follow-up care. Some units may also offer behavioral health support, depending on staffing and available resources.