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The MESH unit provides services to the high schools on the following schedule:

Wilkes Central High School
Monday-9:00am-3:00pm
North Wilkes High School
Tuesday-9:00am-3:00pm
West Wilkes High School
Wednesday-8:30am-11:30am
Wilkes Central High School
12:30pm-3:00pm
East Wilkes High School
Thursday-8:30am-11:30am
North Wilkes High School
12:30pm-3:00pm
Early College (located at Wilkes Community College)
Friday-8:30am-11:30am

Registration

In order to receive medical services on the mobile unit, each student must have a signed consent form on file with the MESH program. These forms are available at each school's main office, or you can click here to download the form.

Available Services

 

Sports Physicals

Sports Physicals are available through the MESH Unit for a cost of $15.00. If you would like more information call the Health Department at 651-7450.  Click here to download the sports physical consent form.

Immunizations

  1. Tdap or Tetanus
  2. Polio (IPV)
  3. MMR
  4. Hepatitis B
  5. Flu Shots
  6. TB Skin Testing

Referrals

  1. Dental
  2. Counseling
  3. Nutrition
  4. Vision
  5. Medical

**The staff will arrange for referrals to providers of services as needed. Information is available on Health Check/Health Choice and health care providers accepting new patients.

Treatments

Minor illness/injury assessment and treatment

Laboratory/Screenings

  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Blood Sugar Test, as indicated
  3. Pregnancy Test
  4. Strep Test
  5. Influenza Test
  6. Blood Pressure Checks
  7. Vision and Hearing Screenings
  8. Urine Test
  9. Height/Weight Checks

Health Promotion

Health information is available on many health related issues including:

  1. Tobacco cessation information
  2. Nutrition and weight reduction
  3. Parenting Information
  4. Abstinence and pregnancy prevention

Counseling

  1. Drug and Alcohol
  2. Individual and group counseling
  3. Anger management

Professional Staff

  1. Registered Nurse
  2. Certified Medical Assistant
  3. Health Promotion Specialist
  4. Mental Health Counselor
  5. Nurse Practitioner

Contact Information
(336) 957-7043