The Springfield City School District has received a $1 million grant from the State of Ohio to open a new school-based health center at Springfield High School. The $3 million health center is set to open on August 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for August 12. The center will feature four exam rooms and three additional rooms for mental health treatment, offering services such as primary care, vaccinations, health screens, and individual/group mental health counseling.
Greta Mayer, CEO of the Mental Health Recovery Board, praised the project, stating that it aligns with the Community Assessment & Plan’s goal of increasing access to mental health care for youth and families. Superintendent Bob Hill expressed his gratitude to Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for their support of the initiative. He emphasized that the health center would provide easy access to healthcare for students, allowing them to quickly return to class without missing important instruction.
The capital team led by Director LeeAnne Cornyn worked tirelessly on securing the grant, while fundraising efforts by the local Springfield City School District also played a significant role in its approval. In addition to healthcare services offered, the center plans to add vision and dental services in the future. All 7,700 students in the district’s 17 buildings will be allowed to use the clinic with parental permission.
The establishment of this school-based health center reflects a commitment by the Springfield community to providing comprehensive healthcare services to its students and families. With this new resource available, children in Springfield can receive prompt medical attention when needed while maintaining their academic pursuits uninterrupted.