The East Lansing Public Schools Health Clinic, in partnership with UM Health – Sparrow, is expected to open in late October 2025, offering a range of health services for students.

The clinic will serve all students ages 5–21 (and up to age 26 for those with an IEP). Additional details and directions will be provided as the opening date approaches.

We’re also excited to announce that a Grand Opening Celebration, hosted in collaboration with UM Health – Sparrow, is planned for October 30, 2025 — stay tuned for more information!

Parent/guardian consent and student information forms are now available and linked below. 

Please complete the enclosed forms and return them to your school office or Health Center via mail or in person. The enclosed forms include:

• General Consent for Healthcare Services
• Health History Questionnaire
• A copy of the patient’s health insurance card if insured (front and back) Note: the health center will bill your insurance. However, the health center will treat uninsured patients, regardless of ability to pay.

UofM Health-Sparrow School-Based Health Center General Consent for Healthcare Services

Who can receive care at the Health Centers?

• Youth and young adults ages 5 – 21
• Infants and children of young adults
• Young adults up to age 26 who are enrolled in the special education program
• Appointments and walk-ins welcome.

What Services do the Health Centers provide?

The following services may be provided at the Health Center:

• Preventative care
• Medication administration
• Treatment of acute and chronic injuries and minor illnesses
• Physical exams for school, sports, and camps
• Well-child visits
• Referral for specialty care
• Health education
• Risk assessments
• Immunizations
• Medicaid outreach and enrollment
• Behavioral health services
• Group therapy
• Crisis intervention
• *Physical/Sexual Abuse Counseling and Referrals
• *Substance Abuse Education, Counseling, and Referrals
• *Sexually Transmitted Infection and HIV Testing, Treatment, and Counseling
• *Pregnancy Prevention Counseling, Testing, and Referrals
• **Mental Health and Psycho-Social Assessment, Counseling, and Referrals (limit of 12 visits in 4 months)

Services NOT provided: Distribution or prescription of birth control pills and/or devices, such as condoms, abortion counseling, referrals, or services 

* Michigan Law allows minors to receive confidential services in these areas without parental consent. 

** Michigan Law allows minors 14 years and older to receive confidential services in these areas without parental consent. 

The confidential services will remain confidential unless:

• The healthcare provider believes there is a medical reason to inform a parent/guardian. The provider will first talk with the minor before telling a parent/guardian;
• The healthcare provider believes the minor may harm themselves. The provider will first tell the minor that they are going to tell a parent/guardian; or
• The minor threatens to hurt someone else. If the healthcare provider believes the minor will hurt the other person, then the healthcare provider must tell the other person and the police. The healthcare provider will talk to the minor about the threats and will tell a parent/guardian.

Healthcare providers are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services.

Is insurance required to receive care?

The health center will bill your insurance. However, the health center will treat uninsured patients, regardless of ability to pay. The University of Michigan Health-Sparrow also has Financial Assistance Specialists who are available to help identify eligibility for Medicaid or other coverage options – call (517) 364-6060 or visit  https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/patient-resources/financial-resources/financial-assistance.

How will parents be informed of non-confidential treatment provided at the health center?

The After Visit Summary can be found within the patient's MySparrow portal. If the patient does not have a MySparrow portal, then the After Visit Summary will be communicated via phone. Visits that fall under the minor consent agreement for confidential services will be handled in accordance with Michigan law. To learn more about MySparrow and to create a MySparrow portal, visit https://www.uofmhealthsparrow.org/patient-resources/mysparrow.

Can I withdraw my consent or my child’s consent after this form has been signed?

Yes, you may withdraw consent for services by writing to the University of Michigan Health – Sparrow School-Based Health Center at any time by mailing or hand delivering a letter signed by parent or guardian for minor or the patient for patients 18 and over the School-Based Health Center or:

University of Michigan Health – Sparrow

Health Information Management and Medical Record Department

1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lower Level Lansing, MI 48912