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District 21 tells Wheeling board its school-based health center has seen thousands of visits, seeks fundraising support
Summary
District 21 officials presented a school‑based health center that opened May 2024, said it provides free medical and mental‑health services to students and staff, reported roughly 700 summer visits and nearly 4,000 total visits to date, and asked the board and community to help with ongoing fundraising.
Community Consolidated School District 21 officials told the Wheeling Village Board on March 16 that the district’s school‑based health center, which opened May 1, 2024, is providing on‑site medical and mental‑health care for staff and students and requires ongoing fundraising to stay fully operational.
"We want to make sure that they are social and emotionally supported, that their health is supported," Dr. Michael Connelly, superintendent of Community Consolidated School District 21, said, describing the center’s range of services. He said the center has four exam rooms, two treatment/therapy rooms, a consultation room, a lab and transportation for students who need help getting to appointments.
Cassandra Young, director of…
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