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How health hubs at Detroit schools are helping fight chronic absenteeism
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Demetrios Sanders , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points The health hubs program, which began in 2023, aims to address chronic absenteeism by providing free health, wellness, and essential services in schools across the city. Detroit Public Schools Community District is implementing an initiative to support students as they return to the classroom.
Detroit Public Schools Community District is implementing an initiative to support students as they return to the classroom. The health hubs program, which began in 2023, aims to address chronic absenteeism by providing free health, wellness, and essential services in schools across the city.
The program seeks to remove obstacles that may prevent students from attending school and being successful. A health hub navigator is working to make a positive impact on students' lives. Further details about the health hubs initiative are available from the source.
More information can be found in a video report that explores how the health hubs are helping to fight chronic absenteeism in Detroit schools.
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Category: schools Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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