Crossroads Health has partnered with the Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools district to help establish a School-Based Health Clinic. The clinic will provide primary healthcare, preventive services, chronic disease management, and additional behavioral health support to families. It will be located next to the Willoughby Senior Center in Union Village, adjacent to Willoughby South High School.
The clinic has been in the planning stages for four years and in Spring 2027 will become a reality. A $500,000 Ohio Department of Health grant will support the capital improvements needed to develop the clinic and provide staffing to launch services.
Heather Dodd, Director of Pupil Services for the school district, shared, “This is a significant service for the community, which will ensure that every student has access to the support they need to be healthy. When students experience significant health concerns, it can negatively affect their attendance, academic performance, threaten family stability, and often prevent them from fully participating in school.”
By reducing barriers to transportation, appointment scheduling, and access to providers, the district can help families receive care in a familiar, trusted setting. While the initial focus will be on serving Willoughby-Eastlake students, the long-term vision is to expand access and make these services available to the broader Willoughby-Eastlake community.
Crossroads Health is proud of the strong partnership it has built with the Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools district over the years. “We’ve had the privilege of working alongside students, families, and school staff every day, and we’ve seen firsthand how important it is to make integrated healthcare accessible,” said Lauren Wright, Senior Director of Clinical Services. “This clinic is a natural extension of that work and will help us support even more students and families.” Leslie Quilty, President & CEO of Crossroads Health, added, “When a community comes together around the well-being of our children, meaningful things can happen. We’re grateful for this partnership and excited to expand access to care for students and families throughout the district.”
Crossroads Health and the school district are assembling an advisory team to oversee the project, including developing a sustainable funding model that leverages additional grant funding and Medicaid reimbursement revenue. This will ensure the clinic’s long-term success without requiring ongoing financial support from either Crossroads Health or the school district, according to Heather Dodd. Dr. Patrick Ward, school superintendent, appreciates the partnership with Crossroads Health and the support of the Ohio Department of Health, and shared that “this is another example of what is possible when the community works together to help students now and ensure a bright and healthy future for children and families.”