Access Health Louisiana (AHL) proudly operates the John Ehret School-Based Health Center (SBHC), conveniently located on the campus of John Ehret High School in Marrero, Louisiana. As part of the Access Health Louisiana network of eleven school health service sites in Jefferson Parish, the John Ehret SBHC is dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services to all John Ehret High School students. Situated at the back of the campus and easily accessible via covered breezeways, the health center ensures that students can prioritize their health without disrupting their school day.
For students engaged in virtual learning, the John Ehret High School health center extends its services through telemedicine appointments, ensuring healthcare access regardless of learning environment.
Comprehensive Health Services for John Ehret Students
At the John Ehret SBHC, a range of healthcare needs are addressed with expertise and compassion. Behavioral health counseling is provided by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Margaret Haydel, LCSW. Mrs. Haydel offers individual and group therapy sessions, supporting students through challenges such as stress, anger management, anxiety, trauma, depression, and bullying. Students can easily access these vital mental health services by visiting the health center.
Primary care services are delivered by experienced Nurse Practitioner Krystal Mitchell. NP Mitchell offers well-child check-ups, sick visits, immunizations, sports physicals, and acute and diagnostic care. Additionally, Pediatrician Dr. Marlon Joseph provides further medical expertise to the center. Parents are welcome to call and arrange for their child to receive care at the SBHC.
Meet the dedicated healthcare professionals at John Ehret High School's School-Based Health Center: Dorothy Weins RN, Laura Garcia LCSW, and Margaret Haydel LCSW, committed to student well-being in Marrero, Louisiana.
Easy Enrollment and Accessible Care
To access the health services at the John Ehret High School SBHC, students need a current consent and enrollment form on file. These forms are typically distributed at the beginning of each school year. However, parents can enroll their children for these valuable services at any point throughout the year. Digital consent forms are readily available on the Access Health Louisiana website, ensuring a convenient enrollment process.
Financial barriers are minimized at the John Ehret SBHC. Co-payments are waived for all students and John Ehret High School faculty and staff who are enrolled at the health center. The center accepts commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. Crucially, uninsured students can also receive care, provided they have a consent and enrollment form on file. Prescriptions needed by students can be conveniently filled through the Access Health Louisiana Pharmacy, with home delivery options. The SBHC also collaborates with local Walgreens and CVS pharmacies to offer discounted rates on most prescriptions.
John Ehret High School students' families can access the 2024-2025 Primary Care Consent and Enrollment Form for the School-Based Health Center, facilitating easy access to student healthcare services in Jefferson Parish.
Download the 2024-2025 Consent and Enrollment Form for John Ehret High School's School-Based Health Center, offering both Primary Care and Behavioral Health services to support student health and wellness.
Prioritizing Student Health at John Ehret High School
In case of after-hours emergencies, students are advised to call 9-1-1. For more information about Access Health Louisiana and its network of 41 school-based health centers across twelve parishes, please visit Access Health Louisiana’s School-Based Wellness Centers.
The John Ehret School-Based Health Center is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of every student at John Ehret High School, providing accessible, comprehensive, and compassionate care right on campus.
