Valley Healthcare System school-based health clinic purpose is to provide accessible, affordable health care to students and staff.

Purpose:

• Accessibility: To make healthcare easily available to students and staff within the school environment.
• Affordability: To provide healthcare services at a reasonable cost or potentially free of charge.

Benefits for Students:

• Improved Health:
  • Fewer long-term health problems.
  • Better academic performance.
• Reduced Absenteeism: Minimizes time missed from school due to illness, allowing for better learning outcomes.

Services Offered:

• Preventive Care:
  • Immunizations (seasonal and selective)
  • Routine health checks
  • Sports physicals
• Acute Care:
  • Treatment for illnesses and injuries
• Other Services:
  • Laboratory services
  • Mental health counseling
  • Dental services (screening, cleaning, treatment)

In essence, the school-based health clinic aims to improve the overall health and well-being of students, leading to better academic success.