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Local health center pitches school-based clinics to Preston County Board
Summary
Mountain Laurel Medical Center proposed partnering with Preston County Schools to create on-site or mobile school-based health centers offering primary care and behavioral health services, aiming to reduce absenteeism and expand access. Board members asked for follow-up on consent, billing and coverage across the county.
Mountain Laurel Medical Center told the Preston County Board of Education on Nov. 10 that it would like to partner with the district to establish school-based health centers that provide primary care and behavioral health services on school property or via mobile clinics.
The center’s chief medical officer, Dr. Sarah Call, said the model is typically staffed by a clinician (nurse practitioner or physician assistant), a nurse or medical assistant, and administrative staff. Brian Bailey, the center’s CEO, and Aaron Lipkcom, the care coordination manager, joined the presentation to explain services, operations and typical scope.
"School-based health centers are on school property or very near the school," Call said, adding that centers aim to reduce absenteeism by…
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