Comprehensive School-Based Health Centers: Implementing the Model

Increasing numbers of school health centers are being established nationwide as a means of easing access to and increasing utilization of primary health care services for high-risk youth. The multiple issues involved in establishing and maintaining a school-based health center are presented. The authors discuss the steps necessary to assess student needs and build community support, develop the plan for delivery of school-based primary care, implement the school-based health center model, and evaluate the health center program.