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Longview ISD trustees approve new campus health clinic at Longview High [Video]

Wellness Pointe of Longview will operate the health clinic which will provide several services only available to students and staff.

The health clinic will be located at Longview High School and be funded by a $350,000 federal grant.

Longview ISD said the clinic will only be open to current students and staff.

“After extensive conversations with parents, community partners, and LISD staff, the board agreed that restricting access is integral to maintaining campus safety and security,” said Dr. Wayne Guidry, LISD Assistant Superintendent of Finance.

Wellness Pointe of Longview will operate the campus clinic by including one medical provider, two mental health counselors, and support personnel. The clinic will provide multiple services such as basic medical care, mental health counseling, optometry, psychiatry, and dentistry.

“We are thrilled that the expertise of Wellness Pointe — combined with federal support — will allow us to provide quality care to students in need …

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Veteran Grants: Business, Education, Farm, Home (Tutorial, Links) [Video]

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