The small intestine or small bowel is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, and is where most of the end absorption of food takes place. The small intestine has three distinct regions â the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum is the shortest part of the small intestine and is where preparation for absorption begins. It also receives bile and pancreatic juice through the pancreatic duct, controlled by the sphincter of Oddi. The primary ...
3 SBHCs tailor health visits for youth, eliminating barriers to care for both adolescents and their parents. Intentionally located in low-income neighborhoods, SBHCs have the potential to reach the students who are most at risk for unintended pregnancies and STIs, including HIV.
school-based health center. Gateway High School is getting a school-based health center (SBHC). This means that all Gateway and Aurora Hills students and their younger siblings can receive health services at school. As a parent or guardian of a Gateway or Aurora Hills student, we need your help to make sure the SBHC is ready to meet the needs of students.