CLEVELAND — A pilot program between MetroHealth Medical Center and Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District is improving access to health care for students.
Starting fall 2019, high school students in the district will have in-school clinics for two days each month. With a parent or guardian’s consent they will have the opportunity to receive checkups, physicals and immunizations. During those services, students will also have an assessment to understand their medical, mental health, wellness ad health literacy needs.
In a MetroHealth press release, Superintendent Dr. Talisa Dixon said “We are continually searching for new ways to break down barriers to academic success. Convenient access to health care is a necessity for our students. I look forward to seeing what this partnership can bring to our district.”
The services will be billed to insurers and MetroHealth staff will help kids who don’t have insurance apply for it.
MetroHealth’s School Health program is already in 13 schools within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
