Did Emory University develop the school-based health clinic model at Whitefoord Elementary and Coan Middle School?
The model was developed in Texas and Minnesota during the 1970s. We adopted the basic model at Emory University’s Department of Pediatrics in 1994 and revised it based on the needs of children and their families in Georgia. Today there are 2,000 school-based health clinics across the United States, with two in Georgia. How did you approach the governing agencies to get approval for your clinics? We first met with school-system officials (principal, superintendant, school health services) to educate them on the merits of providing health services to children at school. Then we met with the PTA and other parents, and later gained support from local and state legislators to help influence community members. What is Urban Health Center’s availability in providing technical assistance? We can provide a wide range of technical assistance and will respond to questions during the Request-for-Proposal process and throughout the term of the grant. We’re available for conference calls and site vi
