Health Care Services

Steinbach Family Medical LogoSouthern Health LogoThe Steinbach Regional Secondary School Health Clinic is a cooperative partnership between the ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, Southern Health-Santé Sud and Steinbach Family Medical. Operating as a satellite clinic of Steinbach Family Medical, the on site Health Clinic is staffed with 2 half-time Nurse Practitioners as well as a receptionist.

Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with a master’s or doctoral level education and clinical experience that allows them to diagnose illnesses, treat conditions, prescribe medications, admit patients to hospitals and order diagnostic tests. They offer a range of services and work to complement the services provided by family physicians and other providers.

The Nurse Practitioner’s at the SRSS Health Clinic serve all students in ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. They work collaboratively alongside SRSS’s public health nurse, youth substance use counsellor, and dietitians. Through this innovative approach, the SRSS Health Clinic provides all HSD students with a single point of access to a team of health care professionals. For SRSS students, providing accessible care in school, health-related class absences are minimized.

Office Hours

Steinbach Regional Secondary School

The SRSS Health Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 7:45 – 3:45 (closed from 12:00 – 1:00) when the school is open. During school closures, Admin/PD days and Holidays the Health Clinic will not be open. During the summer months, appointments may be booked with the Nurse Practitioners off-site at Steinbach Family Medical.

Appointments

The SRSS Health Clinic operates on an appointment basis, although walk-ins are accommodated if the schedule allows. Students can call, text, email or stop by to book an appointment with one of the NP’s.

SRSS Health Clinic
190 McKenzie Ave.
Steinbach, MB R5G 0P1
Phone: 204-326-6426 Ext. 5338
Text: 204-392-0282
Email: healthclinic@hsd.ca

 
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Student receiving care at medical clinicThe SRSS Health Clinic provides an exciting opportunity for students to begin the process of taking responsibility for their health care decisions in a safe, confidential environment where they are encouraged to develop a proactive approach to their health needs. The SRSS Health Clinic facilitates a wide range of basic health care services which include, but are not limited to:

  • Complete physicals & check ups
  • Treatment of minor/acute injuries and illnesses
  • Minor procedures
  • Liquid nitrogen wart cryotherapy
  • Bloodwork and specimen collection
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Reproductive health
  • Mental health help and information
  • Health education and disease prevention
  • Prescriptions
  • Referrals to other health professionals or specialists

Who operates the SRSS Health Clinic?
The SRSS Health is an extension of Steinbach Family Medical, who supports operations of the clinic including supplies, equipment, and the Electronic Medical Record. Southern Health-Santé Sud is responsible for the staffing of the Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and other health care professionals including the Public Health Nurse and Dietitians. Steinbach Family Medical is responsible for the staffing of administrative support.

Is a Manitoba Health Card required for appointment or registration?
No. Students are not required to show a Manitoba Health Card. If needed, other cards such as a drivers license or student ID card will be acceptable forms of identification.

Will students have to pay for any clinic services?
No. The majority of services provided are covered by Manitoba Health. There are a few exceptions for non-insured services, such as a Drivers License Medial exam, that are not covered.

Can students from other HSD schools access clinic services?
Yes. The services offered are available for students and staff of SRSS, students attending other HSD schools and children in the SRSS Day Care.

Is parental permission required to access clinic services?
No. As is the case with medical clinics, students can see a health care provider without parental permission. Certain services are only provided to those who can demonstrate the capacity to make informed decisions, and who understand both the risks and benefits of their decisions. Depending on the services provided, healthcare providers may encourage the student to have discussions with their parents or guardians and may provide some coaching on how to have those conversations. The health care providers can act as an advocate on behalf of the students where needed.

Will parents have the option of attending an appointment with their child?
Parents are welcome to attend the appointment with their child if their child would like them to. It is important to understand though, that this may impact how open their child may be in answering questions about their health and life.

Will parents be notified of clinic services provided to their children?
No. As per the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA), if the student is assessed by the SRSS Health Clinic to be mature and responsible for their own personal health care, parents will not be notified of services provided. Students are encouraged to take personal responsibility, which may include encouraging them to share information with their parents or guardians if there would be benefit to the student in doing so. Without consent from the student, SRSS Health Clinic cannot share the student’s personal health