Advocates Push For More School-Based Health Centers, Say Need Is “Dire”

“The whole purpose of this is to break down barriers,” said Jeff Cook of Beaumont Health. “Many of our students have no means of transportation to get to their doctor’s appointments, and a lot of families struggle with taking time off. Having these additional centers inside these schools will provide an opportunity for these students to receive needed health care services in the form of prevention, mental health, behavioral health and medical [services].”

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