School-Based Telemedicine
School-Based Telemedicine
What We Do
Prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of common problems
Examples of common issues treated via Telemedicine:
- Ear pain, infections, and wax removal
- Eye redness, irritation, pain
- Skin rashes, bug bites, ringworm, and eczema
- Cough and cold symptoms
- Testing for Covid, Flu, Strep, and Fungal
- ADHD and asthma meds
- Weight check
How In-School Telemedicine Works
- Your child goes to school in the Rochester City School District.
- Your child needs ADHD or asthma medication, or feels sick with ear pain, sore throat, rash, or flu symptoms, and you don't have time to take them in.
- Call the Telemedicine Coordinator at (585) 275-7591 to book an appointment.
- Your child is examined at school.
- The provider will call the child's parent or guardian to discuss diagnosis and treatment. Medication will be sent to your pharmacy if needed.
Who Examines Your Child
- Exams will be performed by a URMC Tech or Rochester City School District Nurse, and University of Rochester providers will assess, diagnose, and treat.
- Staff will take vitals and use electronic equipment to take photos, videos, and sounds of problem areas and send data to a URMC clinician.
- URMC staff will also take strep, fungal, or viral swabs when indicated.
- A clinician can be present via video and a parent can opt for a three way video too.
Where, When, and How?
- Where? Rochester City School District and Mary Cariola
- When? The services are available Monday through Friday during school hours
- How do I make an appointment? Call Strong Pediatric Telemedicine Coordinator at (585) 275-7591 and provide patient name, parent contact info, and why you'd like the child to be seen.
UR Medicine's Golisano Children's Hospital Pediatric Practice is able to utilize Telemedicine in area schools in order to perform ADHD and Asthma follow-up visits as well as diagnose and treat acute illnesses. This alleviates barriers to healthcare and reduces urgent care visits. Students can be seen by a provider and be treated in school.
Telemedicine Information
If you would like us to send you consent forms for the Rochester City School District (RSCD) or Mary Cariola, please email Nicole Polsinelli at Nicole_Polsinelli@URMC.Rochester.edu. Forms are available in English and Spanish.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Telemedicine Coordinator at (585) 275-7591.
Enhanced Collaboration Between Providers and Schools
Our program is currently piloting in 10 schools in the Rochester City School District. A tech is able to be dispatched to any school in the district, however these schools have the equipment on site and the nurses have the ability to perform visits on their own: School No. 4, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 34, 42, 50, and 54.
Telemedicine in Rochester Schools
Telemedicine is bringing healthcare directly into schools across Rochester, NY. The EACH Initiative is expanding access to pediatric care for thousands of local students. This innovative program connects students to high-quality healthcare right at school, helping remove barriers like transportation and missed class time. Learn how school-based telemedicine works and what's ahead for this growing initiative.