Improving Students Access to Primary Health Care Through School‐Based Health Centers

Author:

Davis Charles R.1ORCID,Eraca Jennifer2,Davis Patti A.3

Affiliation:

1. Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School, Croton‐on‐Hudson NY

2. Taconic Hills Central School District, Craryville NY

3. Mid‐Hudson Regional Partnership Center, Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Poughkeepsie NY

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundMore than 20 million children in the United States lack access to primary health care.Practice LearningResearch shows that students with regular access to physical and mental health services have fewer absences, are more social, less likely to participate in risky behaviors, have improved focus and higher test scores.Implication For School Health Policy, Practice, And EquitySchool‐based health centers (SBHCs) can be an important, valuable and viable health care delivery option to meet the full‐range of primary health care needs of students where they spend the majority of their wake hours, ie, in school. Children in rural and other underserved communities, as well as those underinsured, non‐insured, economically challenged, underserved, and the most vulnerable among us are especially at risk.ConclusionsThis paper discusses the history, value, and importance of SBHCs from myriad perspectives, including physical and emotional wellbeing, academic and social success, and the promotion of a positive transition to adulthood. In addition, the authors' experiences that resulted in building the first SBHC in the Mid‐Hudson Valley Region of New York State are shared. These experiences form the foundation for creating an important roadmap for individuals and school leaders that are interested in bringing a SBHC to their school and district.

Publisher

Wiley

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