The Corner Health Center Receives Gold Adolescent-Centered Environment Certification from the Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI)
Learn more about the Adolescent-Centered Environment Assessment Process (ACE-AP)
YPSILANTI, Mich. (cornerhealth.org) -- As of Friday, May 3, The Corner Health Center is proud to announce successful completion of the Adolescent-Centered Environment Assessment Process (ACE-AP) and certification as a gold adolescent-centered health center.
The ACE-AP, developed and facilitated by the Adolescent Health Initiative out of the University of Michigan Medicine, is a comprehensive self-assessment and guided improvement process designed to minimize barriers and improve the delivery of care to adolescents. The ACE-AP is comprehensive, spanning 12 key areas of adolescent-centered care, including adolescent best practices and standards of care, confidentiality, behavioral health practices, adolescent involvement and empowerment, and cultural responsiveness.
“The Corner and AHI have a long history together, contributing to the assessment process that we’ve just completed," Executive Director Alex Plum said. "The Corner’s gold certification is a testament to our amazing team’s passion for young people and our integrated approach to care. We are here for every single young person who needs care, and I’m grateful to AHI for helping us be our best self!”
During adolescence, youth experience disproportionately high rates of mental health issues, substance use, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintentional injuries that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the health care needs of adolescents are unique from other patient populations. Young people may avoid accessing the services they need for various reasons including concerns around confidentiality, fear of judgment, and inconvenient hours and location.
Adolescent-centered environments effectively provide comprehensive services for adolescents, ensuring that they feel well cared for. An adolescent-centered environment is inclusive of, informed by, and responsive to the needs and values of adolescents.
Exceeding within all areas included in the ACE-AP, The Corner Health Center is committed to the provision of excellent, high quality adolescent-centered care. We look forward to serving you, our valuable community members, for years to come.
To stay up to date on all things related to the Corner Health Center, visit www.cornerhealth.org, and follow us on Twitter (@TheCornerHealth), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (@CornerHealthCenter).
YPSILANTI, Mich. (cornerhealth.org) -- As of Friday, May 3, The Corner Health Center is proud to announce successful completion of the Adolescent-Centered Environment Assessment Process (ACE-AP) and certification as a gold adolescent-centered health center.
The ACE-AP, developed and facilitated by the Adolescent Health Initiative out of the University of Michigan Medicine, is a comprehensive self-assessment and guided improvement process designed to minimize barriers and improve the delivery of care to adolescents. The ACE-AP is comprehensive, spanning 12 key areas of adolescent-centered care, including adolescent best practices and standards of care, confidentiality, behavioral health practices, adolescent involvement and empowerment, and cultural responsiveness.
“The Corner and AHI have a long history together, contributing to the assessment process that we’ve just completed," Executive Director Alex Plum said. "The Corner’s gold certification is a testament to our amazing team’s passion for young people and our integrated approach to care. We are here for every single young person who needs care, and I’m grateful to AHI for helping us be our best self!”
During adolescence, youth experience disproportionately high rates of mental health issues, substance use, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintentional injuries that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Consequently, the health care needs of adolescents are unique from other patient populations. Young people may avoid accessing the services they need for various reasons including concerns around confidentiality, fear of judgment, and inconvenient hours and location.
Adolescent-centered environments effectively provide comprehensive services for adolescents, ensuring that they feel well cared for. An adolescent-centered environment is inclusive of, informed by, and responsive to the needs and values of adolescents.
Exceeding within all areas included in the ACE-AP, The Corner Health Center is committed to the provision of excellent, high quality adolescent-centered care. We look forward to serving you, our valuable community members, for years to come.
To stay up to date on all things related to the Corner Health Center, visit www.cornerhealth.org, and follow us on Twitter (@TheCornerHealth), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok (@CornerHealthCenter).