Our Mission
Health Services mission is to provide quality, comprehensive health care to all students of the Salisbury School community. Our goal is to provide primary patient care and health education that pertains to both clinical and behavioral health concerns. Salisbury School Health Services includes a Health Center (licensed by the State of Connecticut, housing both a primary care clinic and an overnight, four bed infirmary), a Behavioral Health Services Division, and an Athletic Training Department.
Throughout the academic year, Health Services is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by healthcare professionals. Director of Health Services Beth Vernali, M.S.,A.P.R.N.-B.C., oversees each of these service components and acts as a liaison between Health Services and the school community.
The Health Clinic
The clinic is staffed by several nurses, a full-time nurse practioner, and a physician available to provide clinical consultation and care. Students are always welcome to be seen in the clinic on a walk-in and/or appointment basis. Assistance includes first aid, routine primary care for common illnesses, and various other services including but not limited to: blood draws, asthma treatment, strep throat and mono testing, wound care, vaccinations/immunizations, and physical exams. Common over-the-counter health-related products are also for sale in the Health Center.
Subspecialty Consultation
The Health Center maintains the ability to refer students to subspecialty care in the local community when indicated. This includes referral to the local emergency room and hospital if necessary. Appointment times and transportation to such care is arranged by the Health Center.
Health Clinic Hours
During the academic year, the clinic is open the following hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Telephone 860-435-5748
Fax 860-435-5749
The Infirmary
The Health Center houses a four-bed overnight infirmary for students requiring extended medical care, isolation, post-operative nursing, etc. Admission is at the discretion of the Health Center staff and the director of health services.
Medication Policy
Please
click here to access Salisbury School's medication policy.