Metro Community Health Center (MCHC), a non-profit organization serving people of all ages and backgrounds, has partnered with Wilkinsburg School District (WSD) to better integrate healthcare services into Wilkinsburg's schools.
The purpose of this partnership is to provide not only basic medical care and preventive services but also to emphasize the link between health and academic success. Integrating health services into the school system helps to reinforce the idea that healthy students perform better academically and can reach their full potential.
Through this collaboration, students, their families, staff, and faculty members will have access to a range of medical services including state-mandated screenings, comprehensive health care, and mental health support. This initiative also aims to reduce absenteeism by providing convenient access to healthcare for students.
One of the key features of this partnership is MCHC's mobile clinic, Heals on Wheels (HOWie). HOWie is a 38-ft RV equipped with two private exam rooms, a small waiting area, a restroom, and a wheelchair lift.
Services Offered by MCHC's Mobile Clinic
The mobile clinic provides a wide range of healthcare services, including:
- Comprehensive pediatric care, physical exams, and sports physicals
- Immediate care for injuries, allergies, and sudden illnesses
- Urgent care visits
- Prescription and medication management
- Immunizations
- Video conferencing for parents unable to attend visits
Visiting Kelly Primary and Turner Intermediate
Beginning on Thursday, January 9, 2025, HOWie will visit:
- Kelly Primary on the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Turner Intermediate on the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parent/Guardian Participation
- Kelly Primary: A parent or guardian must accompany their student to the appointment.
- Turner Intermediate: While it is highly encouraged that a parent or guardian attends in person, video conferencing is available for parents or guardians who wish to be involved but are unable to join in person.
