Harrison Central school-based clinic expanding
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CADIZ -- The Harrison Central School-Based Health and Wellness Clinic, in partnership with WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, has been awarded $618,606 through the Rural Health Transformation Program to support the expansion of the clinic and continue providing convenient health care services to students and staff during the next two years.
The funding will help cover staffing, equipment, and medical supplies needed to support the clinic’s continued growth and expand access to care within the Harrison Central School District.
“This funding is an investment in the health and well-being of the students and staff, and it will allow us to continue expanding access to care where it is needed most,” said Judy Bruno, Harrison Community Hospital president. “We’re grateful for Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health for their efforts to improve health care accessibility for children and families in rural Ohio through the Rural Health Transformation Program.”
The clinic has experienced significant growth in recent years, reflecting an increasing need for convenient, accessible health care services for students and school staff. In 2025, it had more than 340 visits. This year, it expanded availability from two to five days per week, which resulted in more than 800 visits by September.
“Having access to health care right at school makes a tremendous difference for students, families and staff,” said Duran Morgan, Harrison Hills City School District superintendent. “I am proud of the board of education for initiating funding for this project and am appreciative of WVU Medicine for their partnership, removing barriers to health care, and making it easier for students to stay in the classroom, healthy and focused on learning.”
The grant will support one full-time advanced practice registered nurse, one full-time medical assistant and two part-time registered nurses who serve as school nurses.
Funding also will help purchase additional medical equipment and supplies, including examination tables, a telemedicine cart, vision and diagnostic equipment, point-of-care laboratory analyzers, vaccine storage and administration supplies, scales, and other clinical furnishings.
Services offered through the clinic include sick visits, wellness checks, chronic care management and other primary care services. By bringing health care directly into the school, the clinic helps students and staff receive care when they need it while reducing time away from the classroom and work. It’s one of 49 locations across Ohio to receive this funding.
The Rural Health Transformation School-Based Health Center grant is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a financial assistance award totaling $618,606 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS.