Benefits of a SHBC
School-based health centers are a powerful approach for addressing child and teen health problems and reducing risk factors that affect school performance.
Research studies have shown SBHCs to:
- Improve access to care
- Facilitate higher compliance with required immunizations and physical exams
- Reduce absenteeism from school
- Reduce the use of expensive emergency room care
Families benefit because:
- Parents miss less time from work due to reduced travel time
- Families are informed of the importance of preventive health care services
- Access to affordable care for school-aged children
Schools and communities benefit:
- SBHCs support the schools’ educational mission.
- Students appreciate services that are uniquely tailored to meet their needs
- Students are in school and ready to learn
- Concerns are addressed promptly
SBHC Services
- Comprehensive physical examinations, including sports physicals
- Preventive health services, including immunizations and health screenings
- Behavioral health services including assessment, counseling services, and referral
- Treatment for acute minor illness and injury
- Management of chronic diseases, including diabetes and asthma
(Information collected by the Colorado Association for School Based Health Care, http://www.csbhc.org)
