Why School Based Health?
School-Based Health Center • Saint Ignace, MI • Since 1986
About
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.
Clinic Type
School-Based Health Center
Address
6035 Enterprise Dr., LANSING, Michigan 48911, US
Phone
(517) 908-0847
info@scha-mi.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Mackinac Straits Health System): 90% of patients recommend the health system; patient experience rating 7% higher than national average (Multiple survey-based responses recorded via HCAHPS data)
- LocalityBiz (Sault Tribal Health & Human): Mixed (ranging from 1 to 5 stars) (Specific count not provided; anecdotal feedback present)
Patients praise
- Improved accessibility for students to medical and mental health services
- Reduced school absenteeism by providing timely care
- Welcoming and comfortable environment tailored to youth
- Focus on preventive care and early intervention
- Support for student academic success and overall well-being
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding parental consent and transparency in school-based settings
- Debates over the scope of services provided (e.g., sexual health, mental health)
- Perceived lack of need in communities where primary care is otherwise accessible
"The School Based Health Clinic has helped me in so many different ways and I will tell you why. They hold all my information to the comfort of me, which gives me a sense of trust... I never have to worry about anything getting out or being left out."
— Voices - Community - School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan"Professional staff, friendly and Dr. Nemec really cares about his patients. Way less wait time than the old place."
— Healthgrades (Mackinac Straits Health System)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Home - Alcona Health Center — Sep 18, 2020
- New health center opens inside Rogers City Elementary to better serve students | News | wbkb11.com — Feb 20, 2026
- New School-Based Health Center opens in Au Gres-Sims - upnorthvoice.com — May 6, 2026
- What is a school-based health center? — Scioto Analysis — Jan 20, 2026
- School Nurses: On the Front Lines of Student Health — Jul 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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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.
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