Arrowhead Clinic Expands Care to Students' Families

Stephens County Schools clinic now serves students, faculty, and their immediate families.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Arrowhead Health and Wellness Clinic in Toccoa, Georgia, which was previously focused solely on providing medical care to students of Stephens County Schools, is now expanding its services to include immediate family members of students, as well as faculty and staff and their families.

Why it matters

The expansion aims to improve overall community health by making accessible medical care available to more people in the Stephens County area. The clinic was initially established to help improve student health, reduce school absences, and boost academic performance.

The details

The clinic, located on the campus of Stephens County High School, now offers treatment for sick and urgent care visits, minor injuries, physical exams, lab services, prescription refills, referrals to specialists, and support for nutrition, physical activity, attendance promotion, and awareness programs. The clinic was designed to overcome common barriers to healthcare access, such as lengthy wait times, appointment availability, and delays in accepting new patients.

  • The Arrowhead Health and Wellness Clinic was established in October 2025.
  • The clinic's expansion to serve families was announced on Monday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Arrowhead Health and Wellness Clinic

A medical clinic located on the campus of Stephens County High School, established in 2025 through a partnership between Stephens County Hospital and the Stephens County School System.

Stephens County Schools

The school district that the Arrowhead Clinic serves, and which announced the clinic's expansion to include families of students, faculty, and staff.

Bre Bardenwerper

The School and Community Engagement Coordinator for Stephens County Schools, who highlighted the clinic's expansion in a recent audio announcement.

Stephens County Hospital

The hospital that partnered with Stephens County Schools to establish the Arrowhead Clinic in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“The Arrowhead Health and Wellness Clinic is excited to expand care to parents, siblings, and families because keeping your whole household healthy matters.”

— Bre Bardenwerper, School and Community Engagement Coordinator, Stephens County Schools (Audio announcement)

What’s next

The clinic will begin accepting appointments from immediate family members of Stephens County Schools students, faculty, and staff starting on April 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of the Arrowhead Clinic's services to include families of students, faculty, and staff demonstrates a commitment to improving overall community health and addressing common barriers to healthcare access in the Stephens County area.