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School-Based Nurse Practitioner Program Expands Access to Healthcare for Monmouth County Students
Many families face barriers to accessing timely medical care for their children due to transportation challenges and the need for parents or caregivers to take time off work. VNA Health Group's Children and Family Health Institute helps address these barriers through its School-Based Nurse Practitioner Program, which brings primary care directly into schools through three dedicated nurse practitioners. Students in underserved Monmouth County communities will continue to receive healthcare directly in their schools thanks to an additional $2,000 grant from the Norene Quarado Fund for Monmouth County through the Community Foundation of New Jersey. The School-Based Nurse Practitioner Program removes barriers to care by bringing healthcare to students where they spend much of their day, making it easier for children to receive timely medical attention without leaving school. By providing care in a familiar and convenient setting, the program also reduces time away from the classroom while easing the burden on parents and caregivers who may otherwise miss work to seek medical care for their children. "Access to healthcare is essential for helping children stay healthy and succeed in school," said Sahai Cole, Vice President of the Children and Family Health Institute. "Our School-Based Nurse Practitioner Program brings healthcare directly...