All school districts interested in having free telehealth services provided by the University of Mississippi Medical Center must opt in/out by 5 p.m. June 1. All districts are requested to complete a survey and indicate if choosing to opt in or opt out at the following link: District opt-in/out deadline: June 1, 2022, by 5 p.m. CST
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) will provide a telehealth delivery system within K-12 schools that delivers on-demand urgent care and telebehavioral health during school hours. UMMC services to students will include urgent care, mental health, remote patient monitoring and specialty consultation healthcare.
MDE Contacts:
Louis King
lking@mdek12.org
601-359-5238
Scott Clements
sclements@mdek12.org
601-576-4990
More information is available here and below.
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| UMMC school-based telehealth lets your district offer minor medical and behavioral care to students at school using video visits.
This grant-funded program is available at no charge to you.
Enrollment deadline extended through June 1.
How telehealth works.
When a child needs medical care, the school nurse initiates a video visit with a UMMC provider. Parents must consent and can join the video visit. The provider examines the child and recommends treatment on the spot. |
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| UMMC School-Based Telehealth offers:
Minor Medical Care |
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Asthma and allergies
Colds and flu
Sore throat
Headaches
Fever
Skin irritations
Head lice
Pink eye
Rashes
And more |
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| Behavioral health care from experienced specialists to help school counselors and nurses support children’s mental and emotional health needs, including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, coping skills, expressing feelings, and more.
Training for school nurses on common dental problems encountered by students and ways to help students develop healthy habits.
Lifestyle coaching from UMMC providers for students at risk for developing diabetes. |
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| UMMC School-Based Telehealth is:
Easy to use. This user-friendly system is designed for people with no technical expertise.
Good for children. Students can stay in class and learning. Staff can also identify and address health issues in children who might not have regular access to medical care.
Good for parents. Instead of taking time off to pick up sick children, parents can stay at work while still being involved. Even uninsured children can receive care.
Good for schools. Free, school-based telehealth is an effective way to meet the needs of families and support student health and learning.
Good for communities. We work with local community providers to ensure students receive follow-up care close to home.
Reliable. Our board-certified UMMC health care providers deliver the quality care you expect from the state’s only academic medical center.
Fully supported. We provide all equipment, IT support and training for school nurses, free of charge. Equipment includes a laptop, webcam, digital stethoscope and digital otoscope for ear, nose and throat exams.
Free. This grant funded program is free to schools and families, and all students have access to care. Though our video visits are free, parents may have to pay for prescriptions and referral care.
Children belong in class. Free, school-based telehealth helps them stay there.
Your last chance to enroll in this program is June 1.
We encourage you to complete your opt-in survey today. |
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