Crossposted from the Washington School-Based Health Alliance The School-Based Health Alliance is joining school health and education partners to co-host a special virtual town hall event on Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 PM Eastern, moderated by former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King Jr. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American…
In an effort to highlight new and creative ways school-based health staff are engaging youth in conversations around health and well-being, we are starting a series called It Starts with You(th). Country Doctor Community Health Centers opened their first school-based health center (SBHC) in the 2019-20 school year. In establishing their clinic at Meany Middle School…
Crossposted from the Washington School-Based Health Alliance The Washington School-Based Health Alliance has developed Guidance for SBHCs in School Reopening for Washington SBHCs and their school district partners. Understanding that the public health situation and school reopening plans will evolve over the coming months, WA SBHA will intend to update this SBHC guidance as needed…
Crossposted from the School-Based Health Alliance Date: Wednesday, July 8th Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Eastern time Description: The National School-Based Health Alliance is excited to share that the RFA is out for their newest Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment-in-School-Based Health Centers (SBIRT-in-SBHCs) learning collaborative cohort. During this informational webinar, they will review highlights of the…
WHEN: Wed, June 17, 8:30-9:30am TOPIC: Washington SBHCs and School Reopening With the release of OSPI guidance on reopening schools last week, the Washington School-Based Health Alliance is hosting a conversation tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 17, 8:30-9:30am about coordination in planning between school-based health centers (SBHCs) and the school districts and schools in which they…
In an effort to highlight new and creative ways school-based health staff are engaging youth in conversations around health and well-being, we are starting a series called It Starts with You(th). By Kendall Watanabe, Health Educator at the Highland Middle School SBHC (International Community Health Services) In March of 2019, the staff from the Highland…
A Conversation on the Impact of Racial Injustices, Health Inequities, and Paths for Moving Forward Thursday, June 4; 3pm-4pm ET / 12pm-1pm PT Join us for a special panel discussion addressing the legacy of racial injustices and health inequities and discussing what we can do to stand in solidarity for change and form solutions for…
Crossposted from HealthierHere With so many people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critically important to be able to access information and resources quickly. HealthierHere is working to make that easier. Over the past few weeks, [HealthierHere’s] COVID-19 Resource Hub has expanded to over 300 resources from more than 175 different sources – plus…
Crossposted from the National School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) “Due to the current pandemic, the Alliance is canceling the 2020 National School-Based Health Care Convention. We are disappointed to cancel this year’s event, but we are continuing to move forward in our work to improve the health of children and youth by advancing and advocating for…
Community Catalyst has released a new resource titled “Responding to COVID-19: The Time is NOW to Invest in Young People! We Need More Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Youth.” You can access it here. It includes topline messaging, outlines steps state and local governments can take to prevention substance misuse and support young…
