Oak Foundation

Healthcare doesn’t usually begin in a classroom, but for many working families in Guilford County (NC), it does. This is thanks to a telehealth programme in Guilford County Schools, which is designed to improve access to on-demand healthcare for children. Established in 2021, the telehealth program enables students who feel sick during school time to visit an on-site medical assistant who determines their needs. For simple concerns, like a headache, the medical assistant cares for the child as needed.