Community-Based Practices – Providing West and South Side Youth Accessible, Affirming Care
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The Rush Community-Based Practices comprises the five School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) located inside of public schools on Chicago's West and South Side and the Adolescent Family Center (AFC), a health center for young people on the Medical Center campus. These six clinics increase access to vital preventive, primary and mental health services that keep young people healthy and on track for successful adulthood.
Rush School-Based Health Centers
For over 20 years, Rush University Medical Center has provided vital and necessary health care services through school-based health centers in Chicago public schools located in underserved neighborhoods. Nurse practitioners (NPs), licensed clinical social workers, registered nurses and physicians from the Medical Center provide a full range of clinic services, including physicals and immunizations, primary care, treatment of injuries and mental health services, regardless of income or ability to pay.
Our practices aim to keep youth physically and mentally healthy, on track academically and positioned for successful transition to leading healthy, productive adult lives. With immunization rates improving, emergency room visits decreasing, the delivery of healthier babies, increased graduation rates and the implementation of healthy behaviors that help prevent chronic diseases, SBHCs are making, and continue to make, a real difference.
Rush currently operates five SBHCs:
- Rush Health Center at Simpson Academy
- Rush Health Center at Orr Academy High School/KIPP One
- Rush Health Center at Richard T. Crane Medical Preparatory High School
- Rush Health Center at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School
- Rush Health Center at Wendell Phillips Academy High School
The School-Based Health Centers offer the following services:
Medical Services
- Acute care visits (asthma, headaches, injuries)
- Care coordination
- Immunizations
- Management of chronic health conditions
- Mental health services
- Physicals for school and sports
- Prenatal care coordination
- Sexual and reproductive health services (testing, counseling, birth control)
- Various testing (pregnancy, STI, blood sugar, etc.)
Behavioral Health Services
- Individual and family therapy
- Medication management
- Mental health diagnosing
- Office and telehealth visits available
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
The Rush SBHCs consider parental involvement vital. Every student is encouraged to involve parents or guardians in their health care decisions. However, under Illinois law, individuals age 12 to 18 can consent to receive confidential sexual, reproductive and some mental health services. Minor consent forms available in both English and Spanish.
Parent or guardian consent is required in order for persons under the age of 18 to receive medical services. Parental/guardian consent forms, available in both English and Spanish.
Rush Health Center at Simpson Academy
The Rush Health Center at Simpson Academy, a school for students in grades 6 through 12, serves students who are pregnant, parenting or both. The center serves both the students at Simpson and their children. Through access to its community door, the center also serves students from other Chicago schools. Our goal is to provide patients with quality, accessible health care in a private and nonjudgmental environment.
Location
1321 S. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Entrance located just left of main school door. Free parking available behind school for patients.
Public transportation: Near Pink Line (Polk stop), #9 Ashland bus, (13th and Hastings)
Contact
Phone: (773) 534-7202
Meet the team
|
Katie Dato |
Janel Draxler Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Kateri Evans RN Program Coordinator |
Kathleen Smith Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
Rush Health Center at Orr Academy High School/KIPP One
The Rush Health Center at Orr Academy High School/KIPP One is located onsite and provides students convenient access to quality health care, health promotion and education. Our clinic staff collaborates with students and families to promote overall health and well-being that supports students' success in the classroom and beyond.
Location
730 Pulaski Ave.
Room 109
Chicago, IL 60624
Contact
Phone: (773) 534-8924
Meet the team
|
Erin O’Donohue |
Janel Draxler Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
Lissette Medina Medical Assistant |
| Kateri Evans RN Program Coordinator |
Olga Corona Community Health RN |
Vanessa Lazaro Clinical Coordinator |
| Elizabeth “Beth” Heideman Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
Laura Guerrero Community Health Worker |
Rush Health Center at Richard T. Crane Medical Preparatory High School
The Rush Health Center at Richard T. Crane Medical Preparatory High School is located onsite and provides students convenient access to quality health care, health promotion and education. Our clinic staff collaborates with students and families to promote overall health and well-being that supports students' success in the classroom and beyond.
Location
2245 W. Jackson Blvd.
Room 110
Chicago, IL 60612
Contact
Phone: (773) 534-7582
Meet the team
|
Leah Siegel |
Janel Draxler Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Kateri Evans RN Program Coordinator |
Makierra White Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| Estela Corona Clinic Coordinator |
Yiseli Dominguez Medical Assistant |
Rush Health Center at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School
The Rush Health Center at Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School is located onsite and provides students convenient access to quality health care, health promotion and education. Our clinic staff collaborates with students and families to promote overall health and well-being that supports students' success in the classroom and beyond.
Location
3000 S. King Dr.
Room 208
Chicago, IL 60616
Contact
Phone: (773) 534-0904
Meet the team
|
Hannah Holmes |
Janel Draxler Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Kateri Evans RN Program Coordinator |
Caroline Athing Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| Niastarra Matthews Medical Assistant |
Tatiana Lewis Clinic Coordinator |
Rush Health Center at Wendell Phillips Academy High School
The Rush Health Center at Wendell Phillips Academy High School is located onsite and provides students convenient access to quality health care, health promotion and education. Our clinic staff collaborates with students and families to promote overall health and well-being that supports students' success in the classroom and beyond.
Location
244 E. Pershing Rd.
Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60653
Contact
Phone: (773) 535-1837
Meet the team
|
Raechel Ferry-Rooney |
Janel Draxler Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Kateri Evans RN Program Coordinator |
Caroline Athing Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| Alejandra Ocampo-Velazquez Medical Assistant |
Venisha Fowler Clinic Coordinator |
Adolescent Family Center
The Rush Adolescent Family Center offers private and confidential sexual and reproductive care as well as mental health services to people ages 12 to 25, regardless of income or ability to pay. A comprehensive list of services appears below.
Services provided
- Birth control services including implants, IUDs, injections, pills, patches and the ring
- Care for LGBTQ+ young people
- Emergency contraception
- Mental health assessments and counseling
- Pregnancy tests
- Prenatal care
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests and treatment
- Uninsured and Medicaid recipients served; some private insurances accepted
Location
1645 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 315A
Chicago, IL 60612
Parking garage across Jackson Boulevard, and we validate for a discounted price of $6
Public transportation: Near Illinois Medical District Blue Line stop, Ashland #9 bus, Jackson #126 bus
Contact
Please call (312) 942-2777 to make an appointment.
Meet the team
|
Maria Reyes |
Kalin Wise RN Program Coordinator |
| Yesenia Monroy-Salas Clinic Coordinator |
Yanira Ramos Medical Assistant |
Rush SBHCs and the AFC play a vital role in improving the physical and mental health of children and adolescents
Our Community-Based Practices (CBP), which house our SBHCs and AFC is an integral component of the Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement (CHEE) and supports our commitment to improving the quality of life within Rush's diverse neighboring communities. Access to quality health services along with providing innovative wrap-around educational programming and resources, helps keep adolescents physically and mentally healthy.
Meet the team
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Sally Lemke, |
Hannah Holmes |
|
Kathleen Smith |
Heather Beck |
|
Kateri Evans |
Olga Corona |
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Natalie Hernández |
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