Helen H. Heller Health Center

Many of the children and adults who attend Holy Childhood have physical or psychological problems that accompany their developmental disabilities. The Agency's Clinic Program, recently re-dedicated as the Helen H. Heller Health Center, addresses these needs. Joe Incavo, MD, is Center Director and Cathy Brown, BS, RN, is the Center Supervisor. The Center is certified by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities as an Article 16 Clinic.

The Health Center offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to both the student and adult population at The Agency. These services include physical examinations, state-mandated health screenings (including vision, hearing and scoliosis), emergency first aid, the administration of medications and illness assessment.

In addition, the Center staff also includes occupational therapists and speech language pathologists who provide services for students in and out of the classrooms. Consumers in our Adult Program have access to these services as well. A psychologist is on staff to provide evaluations (as recommended by New York State Education Law) and counseling for children and adults.

Staff of the Children's Program and Health Center work closely together to provide a well-rounded program that meets the individual needs of each student in an optimal setting. Any services not available at Holy Childhood are often set up and provided through referral to other community resources by the School's clinicians.