School-Based Health Program

The PS11 Ryan Center is our school-based health program, located on the 3rd floor in Room 320. The staff of the Ryan Center can be reached at 212-229-1060, and the center is open when school is in session, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

The Ryan Center will take care of all students who need first aid medical assistance, including care for minor injuries. In the event that your child is injured during the school day, the Ryan Center will notify the school of any care provided to your child for minor issues, or will contact you directly for more serious concerns.

In addition, the Ryan Center is available to provide basic screening, treatment and care, as well as guidance and education to students who are registered. The goal is to provide maintenance and improvement of students’ health. These services are not meant to replace your child’s current pediatrician or health care provider, but simply to provide an added, convenient resource available to you in the school building. Examples of services the center can provide include precamp physicals, diagnosis and treatment of common infections such as “strep throat” or “pinkeye,” administration of medications for asthma, allergies, or the common cold, and vaccinations.

Dr. Jessica Sessions, Supervising Physician and a Board-Certified Pediatrician, along with Ms. Linda Mikolay, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, manage the program. The Ryan Center staff includes a Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Social Worker and a Licensed Practical Nurse.

For general information, please call 212-316-7956. For services not provided in the school clinic, such as Dentistry and Medical specialties, PS11 students will be welcomed at:

The Ryan Chelsea/Clinton Community Health Center
645 Tenth Avenue (between West 45 & 46 Sts.) 212-265-4500
The Ryan-NENA Community Health Center
279 East Third Street 212-477-8868