GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) – The new Catherine’s Health Center inside Harrison Park Academy is now open, ready to serve the community.
GRPS scholars and community members between the ages of 3 and 21 will have access to medical and behavioral health services at this location, regardless of their ability to pay. Parent or caregiver consent is required to receive services.
Catherine’s Health Center at Harrison Park Academy
Behavioral Health: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Medical: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Appointments: (616) 315-2852
1440 Davis Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
“Generations of children have walked through these doors to learn, be inspired, and grow,” Bradley Moore, Principal at Harrison Park Academy, said during the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Today, for the very first time, our community will also be able to walk through these doors to access quality health care.”
The health center offers well-child visits, sports physicals, immunizations, assessment and treatment for acute illness or injuries, and individual and group therapy for those needing mental health counseling services. It is supported by a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Child and Adolescent Health Center program.
This is the first health center to open at GRPS in partnership with Catherine’s Health Center. Cherry Health has clinics at Innovation Central, Ottawa Hills, and Union high schools.
“Here at Harrison Park, one of our city’s legendary learning institutions, you see the power of partnerships,” said Dr. Leadriane Roby, Superintendent. “Different organizations, coming together, making a lasting impact.”
“This health center is here for our scholars, their families, and our entire community,” said Kimberley Williams, Board of Education Treasurer. “I encourage you to make an appointment, use this resource, and make it your own.”
“Our district’s vision is to become a world-class performing district that meets the differing academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of every scholar,” said Kirstyn Wade, GRPS Director of Health Services. “School-based health centers are a vital part of making that vision a reality.”
During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten presented a Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition, and State Representative Carol Glanville presented a Special Tribute from the State of Michigan.
“With this clinic, we are going to be removing critical barriers to students' learning,” said Congresswoman Scholten. “I'm so encouraged to know that in this clinic, we are also going to be treating students' health care needs the same above the neck as we do below the neck.”
“I can't stress enough the importance of these on the education of our kids, not just because it helps keep them in school, but also they are being exposed to a career pathway,” said Representative Glanville.
The health center includes medical exam rooms, a behavioral health office, a registration area, and lab. The renovation was completed by McGraw Construction and Architektura.
The community is invited to tour the new health center during an open house on Thursday, September 4, from 4 – 6pm.
