Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) and HealthWorks for Northern Virginia announce a new partnership designed to strengthen access to medical, dental and behavioral healthcare services for LCPS students and staff. On Thursday, Aug. 27, the two organizations celebrated the arrival of two specially designed mobile healthcare buses that will bring comprehensive care directly to school communities.
The mobile clinics will provide:
Medical care: primary medical care, routine exams, preventive care and support for chronic conditions
Dental care: cleanings, screenings and treatment
Behavioral health support: counseling, behavioral health services and care coordination
Care on the mobile units will be delivered by HealthWorks providers.The clinics will accept all forms of insurance, including Medicaid. Uninsured individuals may access services at reduced rates based on a sliding fee scale.
This initiative builds on HealthWorks long-standing commitment to community-based care. HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, a nonprofit community health center, currently serves more than 17,000 patients across five locations in Leesburg, Herndon, Reston, Sully and Sterling. Their mission to provide accessible, high‑quality care aligns closely with the LCPS commitment to removing barriers that affect student well‑being and academic success.
LCPS, which serves nearly 80,000 students and employs nearly 13,500 staff members, recognizes that accessing basic healthcare can be a challenge for some families and employees. Factors such as transportation, cost and scheduling difficulties can affect overall well-being and, for students, may impact school attendance and academic success. The mobile clinics will also offer services to LCPS staff, reinforcing the division's commitment to supporting the health, well-being and success of its workforce.
“This partnership between LCPS and HealthWorks for Northern Virginia gives me tremendous hope because it brings quality medical, dental and behavioral health care directly to our students and staff,” said LCPS Superintendent Aaron Spence. “For too many families, access to health care can be a barrier to learning and well-being. These mobile clinics help remove that barrier by bringing essential services closer to the people who need them most. When we take care of the whole person and make sure our students and staff have what they need to be healthy and well, we create stronger conditions for students to learn, grow and thrive. That is what this partnership is really about – and it is a powerful extension of the care our schools work to provide every day.”
“We know that many families face extraordinary challenges when seeking quality medical, dental and behavioral healthcare, especially for chronic conditions that require regular follow-up appointments,” said Tonya Adkins, MD, CEO of HealthWorks. “Through a grant from the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, we have established this school-based health initiative to bring care directly to select LCPS schools, making it easier for students, their families, and staff to receive excellent and affordable healthcare. We are thrilled to partner with LCPS on this program.”
To mark the launch of the new mobile health clinics and the partnership between the two entities, LCPS and HealthWorks will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house in the fall. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the mobile clinics will provide services at three pilot locations, Sully Elementary School, Sterling Middle School and Park View High School, before expanding to additional LCPS schools next fall.