Wellness Clinic - Laker School District - Elkton – Pigeon

We Support Healthy Kids.

The Scheurer Wellness Clinic at Lakers is an innovative way to ensure students receive the healthcare they need to succeed in school because a healthy student is a better learner.

Scheurer Wellness Clinic

Not to be confused with your child’s pediatrician or family physician, the Scheurer Wellness Clinic at Lakers meets the needs of those requiring same day appointments for non-emergent care. For regular check-ups, please continue to use your pediatrician or family physician. The Scheurer Wellness Clinic staff will be available for the fall orientation. Consents for services will be sent prior to school starting in the fall.

Location

The clinic is in the former Jr. High Office area. The clinic staff will travel to the elementary to see students there, as well.

To reach the Wellness Center, call 989-453-4600 option 1, and then ask for the Wellness Center.

Hours

Susie Irion, Registered Nurse, will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12 noon. Brenda Kretzschmer, Nurse Practitioner, will provide oversight services throughout the week.

Click here for the consent form.

Laker Secondary Schools are Golden!

Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port Laker Secondary Schools became a Michigan School Wellness Gold Award recipient in 2017 because of the work the school does every day to ensure students’ health now and into the future. The Scheurer Wellness Clinic at Lakers and the school’s Farm to School program are two big reasons why the school received this awesome distinction. Laker Secondary Schools previously received two bronze Michigan School Wellness awards. Click here for the details.

Services:

Daily nursing services for grades K-12
Medication administration (Tylenol, Motrin, cough drops, TUMS, etc.)
Daily medication administration of the child’s home medications
Referrals to other agencies or primary care providers
Promotion of healthy lifestyles including health education
Basic First Aid for injuries and illnesses
Assistance with management of chronic diseases (i.e. asthma or diabetes)
Sports physicals
Assessment and treatment of acute illnesses (such as: colds, flu, ear infections, sore throats, fever, or injuries).

Special note – Laker Schools participate in the MDHHS Pathways to Potential program, which aims to help reduce barriers so families can get the services they need. More information can be found by clicking HERE. This program is not associated with the wellness clinic.