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“Why The Health Center Is So Necessary” by Tessa Matson, Care Coordinator, The Health Center at Blue Ridge - Washington

"Because The Health Center is located in school sites with large populations of at-risk youth, The Health Center is able to reach students and families that may be living under stressful circumstances and need extra support. Students who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a higher risk of developing chronic illnesses, yet often lack the resources needed to receive medical attention. The Health Center serves these individuals by providing free health care services, free mental health services, assistance arranging transportation to outside medical appointments and subsidized co-pays for doctor referrals and prescription medicines...."

http://thehealthcenterww.org/?p=1131

See also video:

The Health Center at Lincoln (20 min)

http://acesconnection.com/video/the-health-center-at-lincoln

Health center opens to serve Blue Ridge students (Nov 2012)

http://union-bulletin.com/news/2012/nov/05/health-center-opens-serve-blue-ridge-students/

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