Penn Yan, NY — Finger Lakes Community Health and the Penn Yan School District are pleased to announce the opening of a School-based Health Center for students who attend the Penn Yan Schools. The actual School-based Health Center is located at the Penn Yan Elementary School at 3 School Drive and will offer medical, dental, and behavioral health services by providers and staff from Penn Yan Community Health, a health center site of Finger Lakes Community Health. Some services will also be available at Penn Yan Middle School (dental, behavioral health) and Penn Yan Academy (dental, behavioral health).
“We understand that families have a hard time getting away from work. It’s our goal to make it easier for students to get the health services they need. The Penn Yan School-based Health Center will accomplish that while still working collaboratively with the school nurses,” said Howard Dennis, Superintendent of Schools.
The intent is for the school-based health center to act as a resource center for wellness and prevention for children. “It’s been shown that, for students, School-based Health Centers improve classroom performance, result in fewer absences, lead to less risky behavior, and are more likely to help them transition to adulthood,” said Mary Zelazny, CEO, Finger Lakes Community Health. “It’s really a significant resource for students and their families.”
How do I sign my child up for service at the school-based health center?
An enrollment form must be completed for each child that would like to receive health services through the school-based health center. Students may use the school-based health center services and still keep their family doctor. You can enroll electronically by clicking this link: www.LocalCommunityHealth.com/schoolcenter
Please join us as we celebrate this great resource for our school children. We will host an Open House on June 13 from 4:00 to 5:30. All are welcome to meet our providers and staff and see the beautiful new children’s health center at 3 School Drive.
