Research on school-based health centers shows significant health benefits for students, including fewer emergency room visits and hospitalizations and improved health outcomes, which can lead to improved attendance and greater academic success.
To expand healthcare access for local students and families, providers from USA Health Adolescent and Young Adult Health began offering a weekly health clinic at LeFlore Magnet High School on Aug. 26.
“By bringing USA Health’s adolescent providers directly to students, we can address health needs more quickly and compassionately without requiring them to leave campus for a doctor’s appointment,” said Natalie Fox, DNP, PNP-BC, interim CEO of USA Health. “This improves access, keeps students in class, and connects them to our academic health system, which can mean allowing for earlier detection and treatment of health issues.”…