The MESH unit provides services to the high schools on the following schedule:
Monday-9:00am-3:00pm-Wilkes Central High School
Tuesday-9:00am-3:00pm-North Wilkes High School
Wednesday-8:30am-11:30am-
Thursday-8:30am-11:30am-
Friday-8:30am-11:30am-Early College (located at
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.
Available Services
Sports Physicals
Immunizations-
- Tdap or Tetanus
- Polio (IPV)
- Hepatitis B
- Flu Shots
- TB Skin Testing
Referrals-
- Dental
- Counseling
- Nutrition
- Vision
- 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
- Hemoglobin
- Blood Sugar Test, as indicated
- Pregnancy Test
- Strep Test
- Influenza Test
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
- Urine Test
- Height/Weight Checks
Health Promotion
Health information is available on many health related issues including:
- Tobacco cessation information
- Nutrition and weight reduction
- Parenting Information
- Abstinence and pregnancy prevention
Counseling
- Drug and Alcohol
- Individual and group counseling
- Anger management
Professional Staff
- Registered Nurse
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Nurse Practitioner
Contact Information