Broward Health - Deerfield Beach High School Health Center

What is it?

The AmadeoTrinchitella Deerfield Beach High School Health Center, a fully equipped and staffed medical center located on the grounds of a public high school in northern Broward County, provides an extensive array of primary care services not only to students, but to all residents of the community. Since it started in 1998, the Center has been open year-round, five days (and two evenings) a week, providing treatment of common injuries and illnesses; health appraisal, referral, and follow-up care; obstetric/gynecological exams; family planning and counseling; laboratory services; dental services; social services/behavioral health; and tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse counseling, among other services. The Health Center also sponsors health fairs; community education in English, Creole, Spanish, and Portuguese; health education for students; and support groups for pregnant teens and young parents.

Who is it for?

Uninsured and underinsured residents of Broward County.

Why do they do it?

Broward County is home to more than 1.7 million people, with an increasing number of uninsured and underinsured and a growing number of households with an income of less than $20,000. Health status data reveal a rising prevalence of many chronic health conditions, including HIV/AIDS, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. These findings suggest a continuing need for a comprehensive array of health and human services.

Impact

Funded in collaboration with the State of Florida Department of Health, the Broward County Public School System, and Broward Health, the Health Center provides accessible, affordable care for approximately 3,500 pediatric and adult patients from the community every year. In addition, the Health Center provides basic school health services to students, with approximately 2,250 visits annually.

Contact: Trish Power
Director, Corporate Communications
Telephone: 954-831-2723
E-mail: tpower@browardhealth.org