(AUGUST 2025) Family Health Centers expanded services at its Iroquois High School Based Clinic to include on-site dental care, further strengthening access to comprehensive health services for students and staff. This expansion builds on the successful launch of the clinic’s primary care services in January 2024 and reflects a continued commitment to meeting students and community where they are, at school.
The addition of dental services was made possible through a generous $200,000 capital grant from the Jewish Heritage Fund, supporting the build-out of dedicated dental space and the purchase of essential equipment, including two dental chairs and digital X-ray machines. Diagnostic and preventive dental services began in June 2025, allowing students to receive care without leaving campus. This builds upon the Jewish Heritage Funds’ investment in this clinical location, as they provided a previous grants for the initial renovation of the school clinic.
Since opening, the Iroquois High School–Based Clinic has experienced strong growth in utilization. To date, the clinic has served approximately 1,360 unique patients, providing more than 5,000 visits, including primary care, behavioral health, and now dental services.
Dental services offered on-site include exams, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride varnish, povidone iodine treatment, diagnostic evaluations, referrals, and sealants for children ages 6–9. When additional care is needed, students are referred seamlessly to Family Health Centers’ Portland and East Broadway dental locations for fillings and extractions.
Adding dental care at Iroquois High School removes a significant barrier for students and families, helping prevent oral health issues, reduce missed class time, and support overall academic success and well-being. This expansion reflects a shared commitment between Family Health Centers and the Jewish Heritage Fund to ensure students have timely access to the preventive and primary care services they need to thrive, right where they learn.