ABRAZO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE CLINIC AT CARTWRIGHT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 83
Arizona School-Based Health Care CouncilAnnual Meeting
November 2, 2012
WHO WE ARE: We are an urban school district in the heart of
Phoenix in an area known as Maryvale. We service over 19,000 students daily 20 Schools consisting of:
4 = k-8 4 = middle schools 12 = elementary
Median income per family: $35,000 (per family, Maricopa County)
Percentage of students on free or reduced lunch: 81.55% (September 2012)
Home values: $33,260 (October 2012, Maricopa County Elections)
Number of foreclosures: 1,315 (September 2012, City of
Phoenix)
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WHY? Proximity/convenience to members of our
community. We are very pleased to host the clinic 3 days a
week (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).
Keep our clinic busy: make our parents aware, train our staff to ensure the clinic stays busy.
1,117 students medical needs served since inception (September 2009).
Reduce school absenteeism & improve academic achievement: Over 80% of children seen, return to class
allowing them to focus on learning. Reduction in absenteeism: yes (5.1%) (district data)
Retain & increase student enrollment.3
HOW?
Propose to Executive Team ABRAZO draws up School-based Clinic
Agreement Provides Certificate of Liability Insurance
Attorney review Find a centralized space that provides a
separate & secure entrance. Coordinate with ABRAZO to ensure space is
sufficient for their needs. Obtain Governing Board approval Allow ABRAZO staff access to facility. 4
GOVERNING BOARD ENGAGEMENT:
Explain why it is critical to underserved communities. Access Awareness Provide primary medical care, management of
chronic illnesses, and some dental services. Keep your Governing Board informed about
the clinic: Provide statistics Refresh their memories about the services
provided Remind them why it is important to provide this
service to our community.5