School-Based Health Centers: At the Intersection of Health and Education

School-based health centers (SBHCs) have emerged over the last 50 years as a cost-effective service delivery model that improves health care access and outcomes for youth, particularly those in underserved communities [1,2]. There are more than 2,500 SBHCs throughout the U.S., providing access to care for approximately 10% of public school students on or near their school campuses [3]. SBHCs provide primary and preventive health care, often in combination with mental health, reproductive health, vision, and dental care, as well as broader services to the school community through youth development programs, health education, and school staff supports [4].
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research