Community Health Center opens student center at Pearson

WINSTED — Community Health Center, Inc. recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest school-based health center at Pearson Middle School in Winsted.

CHC Senior Vice President and Clinical Director Margaret Flinter and Winsted Superintendent of Schools Melony BradyShanley spoke on the significance of Pearson to CHC’s growing community of school-based clinics. The event was held Thursday.

School-based health centers are a vital part of CHC’s mission to engage and support local communities, according to a statement issued by CHC. These health centers allow students to see medical professionals who can help treat and diagnose their health issues, leading to fewer absences in school and overall better quality of health and education for students. CHC’s new school-based health center will provide medical, behavioral, and intermittent dental health services for the 296 students attending Pearson Middle School.

Since 1972, Community Health Center Inc. has been one of the leading health care providers in the state of Connecticut, building a world-class primary health care system committed to caring for uninsured and underserved populations. CHC is focused on improving health outcomes for its more than 145,000 patients as well as building healthy communities. Recognized as both a level 3 patientcentered medical home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance and a Primary Care Medical Home by The Joint Commission, CHC delivers service in more than 200 locations statewide, offering primary care in medical, dental and behavioral health services. For more information, visit www.chc1.com.

Gabby Pantalena Community Health Center representatives celebrated the opening of a school health center at Pearson School in Winsted last week. Above, students help cut the ribbon during the event.