Improving Student Health Together

Eliminating barriers to healthcare is essential in helping students succeed in the classroom and throughout their lives.

The Consortium is a nonprofit organization partnering with school districts in Colorado to ensure the successful implementation of the Medicaid School Health Services Program. As health champions and advocates for all students, we are committed to increasing access to health services in schools across the state.

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Impact Stories

The School Health Service program improves student health and learning outcomes.

Max’s Story

Adams 12 Five Star Schools supports student health through School Health Services Funding.

Mobile Audiology Screenings

The Greeley-Evans School District has taken an innovative approach to serving their students with their Mobile Audiology Testing Truck (MATT). Made possible by funding through the School Health Services (SHS) Program, the district is able to provide onsite audiology screenings for thousands of students. In previous years, audiologist Dr. Lisa Guzmán had to scramble to find space for testing in school buildings, landing her in the nurse’s office and even bathrooms, which meant unsanitary conditions and unreliable test results. The MATT provides a comfortable waiting area and soundproof booth with new equipment that produces more accurate tests. For one student whose hearing issues were continually misdiagnosed as allergies, test results from screenings received in the MATT persuaded her parents to seek a second opinion, which resulted in receiving the hearing aids she needed to overcome barriers to social interaction and academic success. Thanks to the SHS Program, the MATT will travel from school to school to help students with similar needs for years to come.

Outreach and Enrollment Programs

Many families in Denver Public Schools have health insurance because of the support of their Outreach & Enrollment Team. Due to a lack of transportation, language barriers, and limited time, many parents are hesitant to go through the process of applying for insurance. Others are not even aware they could qualify for Medicaid or CHP+. Through an initial grant secured with help from The Consortium and the sustainability provided by SHS Program reimbursement funds, the district was able to create an Outreach & Enrollment Program, to help families navigate the process of enrolling in health insurance, and successfully eliminate the barriers to adequate healthcare. Through this program, DPS has assisted thousands of students and families in acquiring health insurance.

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