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School's health clinic doubles patient numbers in pandemic

Parents of kids attending LEAP Academy in Camden say one-stop model is major draw

10/08/2021

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School's health clinic doubles patient numbers in pandemic

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Parents of kids attending LEAP Academy in Camden say one-stop model is major draw

In Camden, a school-based health clinic has been providing care for children for years. Once the pandemic hit, the number of patients doubled as more families turned to the LEAP Academy University Charter School for much-needed medical care. The academy was started in 1997 to give residents access to essential everyday services.

10/08/2021

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