10 Aug 2025 PCSSD offers students and staff access to schoool-based medical clinic

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The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) offers students and staff convenient access to medical care during school hours with the Mainline Health School-Based Health Center (SBHC). Located in the Mills Middle School Annex at 1205 E. Dixon Road in Little Rock, the SBHC provides comprehensive care including routine checkups, vaccinations and behavioral health services. 

Mainline Marketing Manager Brady McDuffie answered questions about how the Mainline Health Center supports PCSSD families: 

How can the Mainline Health School-Based Health Center help PCSSD families prepare for getting back to school?

The clinic offers vaccinations and immunizations to ensure students are up-to-date on their shots, physicals and sports exams to help students participate in extracurricular activities. It also offers health assessments to identify potential issues that might impact students’ academic performance.

We also offer mental health support, including counseling and therapy services, to help students transition back to school and address any anxiety or stress related to the school year. We will be open for appointments and walk-ins on Wednesday, Aug. 6, and Thursday, Aug. 7, before school starts.

What are the greatest benefits of having a school-based health center for PCSSD families?

SBHCs play a vital role in supporting students’ physical, emotional and academic success. One of the biggest advantages is increased access to healthcare for those who may not have access to it otherwise. Another major benefit is improved health outcomes. By addressing health issues early and on campus, SBHCs promote overall well-being.

Does being in a district with a school-based health center impact students academically?

Research suggests that students in districts with SBHCs often experience positive academic impacts. SBHCs help reduce absenteeism and increase graduation rates by addressing health issues that might otherwise keep students at home. SBHCs can also help reduce behavioral problems by addressing underlying health issues.

How can I make an appointment?

After you have completed the SBHC Consent Form, you can make an appointment online or over the phone at 501.234.2020. During the school year, the clinic is open from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday.

Parents can bring the child to the appointment, or you can use PCSSD clinic transportation. Co-pays will be billed to the parents following the visit. If a student does not have insurance, the clinic provides a sliding fee discount for those who qualify.