Southside Medical Center (SMC) is strengthening its commitment to community health with the launch of two school-based clinics in partnership with Lee Street Elementary in Jonesboro and Huie Elementary School in Forest Park. Both initiatives were recently celebrated with successful ribbon-cutting ceremonies, marking a major step forward in expanding access to healthcare for students and their families.

Located atย Lee Street Elementary, 178 Lee Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236, andย Huie Elementary School, 1260 Rock Cut Road, Forest Park, GA 30297, the clinics are designed to bring quality, accessible healthcare directly into the school environment, removing barriers that often prevent students from receiving timely care.

Ribbon cutting at Lee Street Elementary. Photo submitted

School-based clinics play a vital role in improving student outcomes by keeping children healthy, reducing absenteeism, and supporting their ability to focus and thrive in the classroom.

โ€œPartnerships like these are critical to ensuring our children have every opportunity to succeed,โ€ saidย Dr. David Williams. โ€œWhen we bring healthcare directly into schools, we remove barriers for families and create an environment where students can stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn. Southside Medical Center is proud to collaborate with Lee Street and Huie Elementary to support the well-being and future of our communities.โ€

Huie Elementary School. Photo submitted

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment between Southside Medical Center and Clayton County schools to address the holistic needs of students, recognizing that health and education go hand in hand.

The clinics will provide convenient, high-quality care during regular operating hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Families can schedule appointments or learn more about services by callingย 404-564-7070.

For additional information about Southside Medical Centerโ€™s services and locations, visit:
https://southsidemedical.net/