Thanks to a partnership between Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) and our district, students can access necessary health care right at the high school. LMHS has provided the financial and staffing investments needed to create a secure Health Center inside the school. Students from preschool to 12th grade can receive treatment with parent permission. Licking Heights staff also may receive care at the Licking Memorial Health Center.

The Licking Memorial Health Center at Licking Heights is inside a void storage area in the high school. There is no cost to the district as LMHS financed the project and will provide all necessary staff. The Health Center accepts a wide variety of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Schedule an appointment for your student by calling (220) 564-7830.

Health services focus on preventative care and include treatment for common illnesses. Mental health services provided by Behavioral Health Partners of Central Ohio are also offered in the center. The Licking Memorial Health Center at Licking Heights does not replace school-based health clinics or school nursing staff, but works cooperatively with them to handle basic diagnostic and treatment needs.

School-based health centers are an effective strategy to ensure students are in school, healthy, and ready to learn. Our goal is to increase access to primary care and behavioral health which will improve health equity across families in our district.

The Licking Memorial Health Center at Licking Heights will provide our students with:

—Improved access to care and coverage
—Improved physical and mental health outcomes
—Reduced hospitalizations
—Optimal health

Academically, the Licking Memorial Health Center at Licking Heights will provide our district with:

—Lower rates of absenteeism
—Fewer disciplinary referrals
—Improved grades and test scores
—Improved classroom management for teachers