Health Hubs
Coverage of Health Hubs in the Nexus archive.
- How health hubs at Detroit schools are helping fight chronic absenteeism
Detroit Public Schools Community District implemented a 'health hubs' initiative in 2023 to address chronic absenteeism by providing free health, wellness, and essential services at local schools. These hubs offer assistance with resources like food, utilities, clothing, dental/vision care, and school supplies. School officials report that students who connected with the health hubs showed increased attendance, with average daily attendance up by about 2%.
- Are Detroit’s Health Hubs the Solution to DPSCD’s Chronic Absenteeism Problem?
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) launched 10 Health Hubs in 2023 to address chronic absenteeism by providing students and families with health services, housing assistance, food distribution, and legal resources. Navigators like Jerrica Mickens help families access these services, contributing to improved attendance and supporting thousands of families since the program's inception.
- Housing, groceries, and medical needs: Detroit’s Health Hubs helping to get kids to school
Detroit Public Schools Community District's Health Hubs, launched in 2023, address student absenteeism by providing housing assistance, groceries, medical care, and legal services to families. Navigators like Jerrica Mickens connect families with resources, contributing to improved attendance and supporting over 19,200 family interactions since July 2023.