What can seem like a simple issue, like struggling to see the smart board, could actually be a warning sign of something much more serious affecting a child’s health. Aaron sat at his desk, his eyes squinting in frustration as the smart board seemed to blur before him. The numbers and letters twisted into an unintelligible haze, making it nearly impossible for him to keep up with the rest of the class. His teacher quickly noticed that Aaron was falling behind, often showing signs of disappointment and withdrawal. Despite trying different strategies, such as moving him closer to the board, ...

Upstate Sometimes, a child’s greatest barrier to their success is within their own family. Devon, Darryl, and DeShawn Jackson have been friends of Healthy Learners ever since school leadership approached our team in 2017 with concerns that their family had limited resources to care for them. Devon was struggling with behavioral health issues, Darryl and DeShawn needed oral health care, and all three children were struggling with school absenteeism. Devon had previously been diagnosed with ADHD, which was well-controlled when he was on medication. However, his mother also experienced mental health challenges and was not supportive of the medication, which ...

Lowcountry Healthy Learners Lowcountry has been serving Allendale County for over 15 years and is truly an embedded member of this rural community. Our staff live, raise their families, attend church and community events in the Lowcountry. These community connections are what helped staff at Healthy Learners Lowcountry provide glasses to a third grader at Allendale Elementary. At the beginning of the school year, a 9-year-old girl failed her vision screening and was referred to Healthy Learners for a full eye exam. Although she was referred by the school nurse, she lacked proper parent consent to receive this treatment by ...

Midlands Moving to a new country can be overwhelming, especially for individuals facing language barriers and lacking a local support system. After moving from Guatemala to Columbia, South Carolina, Maya was excited to settle into her new life with her young son, Juan, while preparing for the arrival of her second baby. However, navigating the healthcare system quickly became overwhelming. Without family support and facing a language barrier, Maya struggled to find the help her son desperately needed. Juan was experiencing persistent ear infections, severe stomach pain, headaches, and a loss of appetite. His symptoms made it difficult for him ...