Gary School Board Approved Edgewater Health to Establish a School-Based Health Center

The Northwest Indiana Times recently reported that the Gary School Board has given its approval for Edgewater Health to open a school-based health center inside West Side Leadership Academy in Gary, Indiana.

🏥 Why It Matters

Establishing a school-based health center can offer a host of benefits:

• Increased access to medical, mental health, and preventive services for students.

• Reduced absenteeism by addressing health issues on campus.

• Opportunities for health education and early intervention in a familiar, safe environment.