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Jessica Francois

Jessica Francois, NP, is a pediatric nurse practitioner in Commerce City, CO, with more than a decade of experience as a pediatric nurse and school nurse and a particular passion for adolescent behavioral health. Her clinic serves many refugee and migrant families who view it as a trusted, welcoming space, and she knows the PPP will allow her to provide much-needed mental health care.

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