To date, over 100 children and parents have taken part in our asthma clinics. Health education and counseling services cover important health issues such as nutrition, sex education, lead poisoning and its prevention, heart disease and substance abuse. The center also makes referrals to other community resources and emergency agencies. In addition, health records are maintained so that students and their families have reliable, accurate information for future health care providers. The Family Nursing Center provides care for any community members who seek it, or, if necessary, refers them to the appropriate resources.
Residents pay only what they can afford.
The Center also serves as a training center for tomorrow's health care providers. Every academic year, approximately 70 Saint Xavier University undergraduate nursing students and 20 graduate nursing students gain valuable clinical experiences at the Center as part of their nursing education. The Family Nursing Center at Gladstone Elementary School makes a difference by offering valuable learning experiences for nurses, while providing care for low-income residents who truly need it.