The Hermiston School District and Good Shepherd Health Care System are collaborating to open a Wellness Clinic at Hermiston High School to assist in meeting the medical needs of students, staff, and staff dependents.
Staffed by Good Shepherd Urgent Care medical providers, the clinic will begin operating on June 3 with the following schedule: June 3 and June 10 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., and June 5 and June 12 from 12-4 p.m.
The primary focus of the Wellness Clinic will be to provide care to the students and staff, reducing the time away from school and reducing absenteeism. The partnership will aid both parties in supporting individuals’ general wellness, illness evaluation and treatment, vaccines, routine physical exams, and sports physicals.
For students that are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign a parental consent form, complete a medical history form and return both to the Wellness Clinic staff before the student may receive care. Services will not be provided if a consent form is not completed. If insurance is available, the clinic will bill for the services rendered.
“We are very excited to start this collaboration with Good Shepherd,” said Director of Business Services Katie Saul. “We have collaborated with Good Shepherd for other projects, and trust this partnership will be just as successful in benefitting our students and staff.”
GSHCS is equally as enthused to provide health care service at Hermiston High School.
“A significant part our mission is to make health care accessible to our community,” Good Shepherd Medical Group Vice President Troy LeGore. “By partnering with the Hermiston School District to provide a Wellness Clinic for teachers, students, and staff members we will be able to provide for the health care needs of our community. The Wellness Clinic will provide easy access to district employees, teachers, and students – reducing absenteeism – providing parents with an accessible care option for their children – all while providing high quality and compassionate care.”
Parents, students, and staff members may schedule appointments by calling (541) 667-6199 or they can walk-in during the hours of operation to receive services.
