Crossposted from the National School-Based Health Alliance WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2019) – The School-Based Health Alliance announced today that the Board of Directors has begun a search to replace our long-standing leader, John Schlitt. “For nearly two decades, John has been at the helm of the Alliance, and I join the staff and Board…
Crossposted from Seattle Public Schools’ Health Services Newsletter. On October 10, 2018, parents/guardians of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) students will be able view and update their student’s health information online using the CareDox portal. In use since September 2017, CareDox is the electronic student health record system used by SPS school nurses and designated staff to…
King County Public Health has published its 2018/2019 Community Health Needs Assessment. This report examines the health inequities affecting the LGBTQ population, in particular for youth and young adults, as well as provide information about community health needs. Check it out!
Join colleagues from across the country on April 11-12, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan at the 2019 Conference on Adolescent Health! This annual event draws a national audience of multidisciplinary health professionals for two days of Breakout Sessions, Oral Presentations, Poster Presentations, and networking events. The Adolescent Health Initiative is now accepting proposals for the 6th annual…
Seattle Public Schools’ Community Partnerships Program has released their professional development schedule for the 2018-19 school year. School-based health partners are welcome and encouraged to attend as their schedules allow. Check out the full calendar here. On the first two pages you’ll find workshop summaries, with full details and registration links starting on page 3.…
Crossposted from the Washington School-Based Health Alliance. Kaiser Permanente Washington is releasing an RFP for the planning of school-based health centers (SBHCs). The investment will support up to five collaborative partnerships in the planning and development of SBHCs for the purpose of improving the health of young people, promoting the full participation of SBHCs in…
Crossposted from The Seattle Times. By Claudia Rowe In the past three weeks, three students – at least one of them a middle-schooler – have died by suicide on the Eastside, and mental health workers say the apparent spike is emblematic of a growing national trend that may be best confronted through schools. Both the…
