School Based Health Center

Summary: LMAS District Health Department is a government public health agency serving Luce, Mackinac, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties in northern Michigan. It runs essential water and clinical testing, public health lab services, and personal and family health programs. The department has three offices in Newberry, Michigan, and supports school-based health and related public health initiatives through its services and community partnerships. For School-Based Health Services specifically in Saint Ignace, LMAS DHHS may coordinate with local schools and the Northern Michigan region to provide public health support and clinical testing, though direct Saint Ignace program details aren’t listed on the site. Contact the LMAS DHHD at (906) 293-5107 or visit lmasdhd.org for location-specific programs and enrollment information.

Summary: - The School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan (SCHA-MI) is a nonprofit that supports school-based and school-linked health centers and programs across Michigan. - Purpose: To ensure Michigan children and youth have access to comprehensive primary health care and prevention services. - About: Collaboration of individuals and organizations; advocates for school health, youth and parent empowerment, and provider training/continuing education. - Facts: Founded in 1986, based in Lansing, MI; about 6 employees; annual revenue around $3.0M. - Relevance to “Why School Based Health? Saint Ignace”: SCHA-MI emphasizes the fundamental right to accessible primary care for youth and supports school-based health centers as a key model for providing preventive and comprehensive services, which can be particularly impactful in rural or underserved areas like Saint Ignace. For specifics on Saint Ignace, contact SCHA-MI or local partners about any existing school-based health services, expansion plans, or collaborations in that area.