I think that this is an excellent school, but I believe strongly that it needs a school based health center. I'm a junior and this is my first year here. When I attended my previous school we had a health center and it was a great asset. We have many people who are pregnant and suffering and many who are very unprepared to deal with the challenges of teenage life. A health center would be very beneficial.
Health promotion is an integral part of all health services.
Students are taught to become aware of how their behavior affects their health, as well as the role of personal responsibility in maintaining good health. Health promotion and earlyintervention in health-compromising behaviors or practices are as salient to a student's visit as is the treatment of the presenting problem or condition. There is too much emphasis put on the idea that it is the school's fault there are so many problems with kids today. The blame should be placed on our decomposing family structure. School-based health centers work closely with parents, school faculty, and staff in early identification and care of abnormal behaviors or indicators of personal problems.