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Student has “bump on the bottom of her foot”

A common occurrence is being able to provide medical care for a student with a minor issue and whose parent/guardian may find difficulty taking off work to get them to a medical appointment.  For example, the SBHC saw a student recently for a “bump on the bottom of her foot” that was causing pain and discomfort, especially with running or participating in certain activities in PE class.  It turned out that the patient had a plantar wart, and the SBHC was not only able to provide guidance on treatment but was also able to educate the patient on the diagnosis and provide reassurance that it would resolve.  Medical visits like this one highlight how SBHCs meet students’ and families’ needs right at school.