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Dr. Elias School-Based
Health Center
Conveniently located at
Benjamin A. Friedman
Middle School
Location
A service of:
Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital
88 Washington Street
Taunton, MA 02780
508-828-7000
www.mortonhospital.org
Benjamin A. Friedman Middle School
500 Norton Avenue
Taunton, Massachusetts 02780
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
7:30 am - 2 pm
Tuesday:
9:30 am - 4 pm
To learn more about our Dr. Elias School-Based
Health Center, please call 508-821-5779.
World-class health care where you live.
STEWARD HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The Dr. Elias School-Based Health Center
To work with school nurses and area providers to
provide ongoing care.
To seek long-term solutions to student health needs
through early intervention, diagnosis and treatment
using an evidence-based approach to health
promotion and disease prevention.
Services Provided
About Us
In cooperation with the Taunton Public School
System, Morton Hospital operates the schoolbased health center in the city of Taunton to
improve access to health care for children.
Our Goals
To provide children easy access to health care
and to decrease school absences for students
and time off from work for parents.
• Sick visits
• Annual physicals, including well-child, sports,
pre-college, work permits and summer camp
exams
• Immunizations
• Confidential visits
• Health education and wellness programs
• Care management
• Injury management
• Mental health referrals and resources
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Principles of the Dr. Elias
School-Based Health Center
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Focus on the child
Deliver comprehensive health care
Support the public school community
Respond to community needs and concerns
Advance health promotion activities
Provide leadership in adolescent and child health
care
STEWARD HEALTH CARE SYSTEM