East English Village Prep Academy To Get New “Health Hub” This Fall

EEVPA at Finney Principal Marty Bulger hosted a press conference last week at the school, where Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti announced the establishment of “health hubs” in twelve high schools. EEVPA at Finney will be among the first five health hubs opening this fall.

The hubs will provide comprehensive health services to promote students’ physical and mental health, including physicals, dental care, vision screening, mental health services, and “wrap-around” services for students and their families. Parents struggling to get food on the table, trying to keep utilities turned on, preventing eviction or facing other legal problems can get access to the resources they need through the health hubs.

The program has a two-fold goal: to foster healthier families and to cut down on the absenteeism that results when problems at home aren’t adequately addressed.

EEVPA is already providing some of these services, says Mr. Bulger, but thanks to generous donations from area foundations and individuals, they will be able to dramatically ramp up the services they can offer the school community.

Read more about it here in Chalkbeat Detroit or watch the story here on Channel 4.

DPSCD Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti addresses attendees at East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney. Image courtesy of Ethan Bakuli/Chalkbeat