Access is the issue and Groton has as many barriers to access as other areas of the state. Currently, there is a school-based health clinic located at West Side Middle School that serves a school population of about 275 students and another at Fitch Senior High School with about 1000 students. Eastern Point School is the feeder school for West Side Middle. In addition, DeMarinis strongly urged the Rowland Administration to give special consideration to low-income based women health centers in New Haven. Many physicians do not take medicaid, said DeMarinis.
Transportation is an issue and language can also be a barrier.
Eastern Point has already started servicing students from a nearby shelter, said DeMarinis. The school-based health clinic would only complement their existing programs. I am very pleased with Ms. Reed, said DeMarinis. She is a fine example to the students at Morrison. I extend my congratulations to one of Groton s superior teachers.