Panagiotis Sotiropoulos, a physician assistant, works at a school-based health center in the South Bronx, treating young patients with various health issues. These centers, totaling about 250 in New York, cater to approximately 250,000 students, providing essential care in underserved communities. However, a recent proposed overhaul of Medicaid payments threatens the future of these clinics. They play a crucial role in their neighborhoods by offering free health services and addressing the health disparities among students, particularly in areas with prevalent asthma and other conditions.
As soon as I walk out of the clinic, it's like I'm in a different world. I smell the food from the cafeteria, I see kids dressed up in uniforms.
Advocates highlight the integral role these clinics play in serving students in areas with limited access to healthcare, addressing issues like health disparities and mental wellbeing.
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