Vine School Health Center – College of Nursing

Announcements and Closings

Announcements:
We have a new On Call Phone number!

If you need to contact us after hours or during our office closure call 865-230-6193.

Scheduled Closings:
May 22

May 26

June 19

July 2-8

The Vine School Health Center (VSHC) has become a model of innovation for healthcare solutions that meet the needs of children and families who live in Knox County Tennessee. We are accessible to all children and families living in Knox County and provide quality pediatric medical care and mental health services that foster the overall physical, mental, and behavioral health of those in the community.

MISSION

Vision: Healthy Students are Students Ready to Learn

Mission: To provide comprehensive care to improve the overall physical, mental, and educational health for children living in Knox County.

ABOUT US

VSHC is a school-based physical and mental health center located in the Langland Building of the Vine Middle Magnet School in Knoxville, TN. VSHC is a collaborative effort between Knox County Schools and the College of Nursing.

VSHC has been providing comprehensive care to the children of Knox County, TN since 1995 and is an exemplar of community partnership. When the VSHC opened its primary focus was providing physical healthcare within a school facility. In 2011, recognizing that many students had unmet social, academic, and mental health care needs, the VSHC initiated an interprofessional practice to meet these needs. The expansion of services enabled the center’s social workers to provide mental health evaluations, counseling and play therapy services to children their families as well as assist families with issues related to food/housing/ clothing and applying for health insurance. Currently, VSHC provides care at their physical location on Langland Street to children from birth to 21 years of age who will be, or are, students in Knox County. VSHC has also expanded its healthcare delivery method to include telehealth services to eleven Knox County Schools. In addition to the availability of telehealth services weekdays, a nurse practitioner is on-site at each of the schools at least half a day, once per week to provide healthcare services.

BILLING

Our center bills insurance for our health care and mental health services. We bill all TennCare insurance plans and several private insurances.

We are now accepting payments at the office by credit or debit cards, money orders, and check. We accept Visa, Master card, American Express and Discover cards.

If you are uninsured, patients who qualify for discounted services will be billed according to the sliding scale fee. You are welcome to contact our office for additional information on the cost of various services and if you qualify.

If you have received a bill and have questions or concerns please contact University Physicians’ Association, Inc. (UPA) at 865-670-6700.

GIVE

VSHC accepts donations to support services. All gifts made are 100% tax-deductible. Donate here.

IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

For more information regarding the recommended immunization schedule for ages 18 years and younger please click here.

VISIT

Address: 220 Langland Street, Knoxville, TN 37915

Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 865-594-5078

Fax: 865-594-3921

Email: [email protected]

Healthcare Services

Well child exams
School entry & sport participation physicals
Immunizations
Medication management
Common illness treatment
General first aid care for injuries
Chronic disease management
Health education treatment
Complete physical exams include: vision and hearing screening, developmental screening, height and weight with body mass index, lead, anemia, urine and cholesterol screening when indicated, diagnostic tests, outside laboratory testing and referrals for specialist care are also provided when indicated.

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School Based Healthcare

If your child becomes ill at school, a Nurse Practitioner from our office works with your school nurse to examine and treat your child using our Telehealth technology equipment without your child ever leaving the school.
In addition, our nurse practitioners dedicate one day each week to practice in partnering schools to provide health care services while working with your child’s school nurse. Currently there are 11 participating schools.
These services are available at partnering Knox County schools and change each year depending on need. Check with your child’s school to know if these services are available to you! Your school nurse will contact you and your permission obtained before any evaluation is provided.

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Mental Health Services

Child play therapy with certified Registered Play Therapist
Adolescent and family counseling
Mental health diagnostic evaluations
Case management services at partnering school locations
Assistance getting local resources for families (housing, food, transportation, etc.)
Assistance with getting insurance for children & their families
Counseling services often address: depression, anxiety, effects of trauma, behavioral issues, relationship concerns, school challenges, foster care, adoption, etc.
One of our social workers is a trainer for the State of TN Building Strong Brains ACEs Initiative. Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a training!

MEET THE TEAM

Our center is staffed by nurse practitioners and social work faculty from the UT College of Nursing. Pediatrician, Dr. Larry Rodgers, from Pediatric Consultants, Inc. provides consultation and physician services.

University of Tennessee nursing and social work students in the baccalaureate and graduate programs rotate through the center during their education at the University to complete clinical experience and field placements requirements.