Thank you so much for attending the 2022 King County School-Based Health Retreat! We are so grateful for your presence and participation in this event. Your engagement in our sessions and breakouts truly underscored that we are better together. We appreciate all that you do and all that your contribute to this incredible network of…
This week, Seattle World School’s school-based health center (SBHC; operated by International Community Health Services in partnership with Neighborhood House) was beautifully highlighted on local NPR affiliate KUOW’s Soundside segment. Take a listen! Kudos to the World School team, especially Patient Navigator Justin Van and Patient Navigator Supervisor Yenifher Mendoza.
The School Based Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention subcommittees of the Children Youth Behavioral Health Workgroup are hosting a forum for young people and/or parents and caregivers to share their opinions on school-based mental health supports in Washington. It is being hosted in collaboration with the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and…
Lowell Elementary School’s school-based health center (SBHC) opened during the pandemic with funding from the City of Seattle’s 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) was awarded the funds as the sponsor agency for this clinic in Summer 2020. With visitor restrictions lifting in Seattle Public Schools, the Public Health…
Public Health has opened registration for the 2022 King County School-Based Health Retreat! Registration is open to King County School-Based Health providers and staff. This is not a public event. Zoom registration is required and can be done here. The Retreat will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 6 from 9am-noon. The event will…
For most districts, the 2022-23 school year kicked off this week and we are so glad to welcome all our new and returning school-based health center staff! We are excited to work with you this year in support of student health and wellbeing. The School-Based Partnerships Program here at Public Health–Seattle & King County is…
Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic is hosting a mindfulness & compassion program for parents and caregivers. This program is facilitated by other parents and caregivers and is offered for free in a variety of languages. Please feel free to share with the parents and caregivers you support. More information is available in the flyer below.
The City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) has release the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy Year 2 Report, covering the 2020-2021 school year. This report highlights the 29 FEPP-funded school-based health centers in Seattle and their efforts to continue services during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-21 marked…
Crossposted from the Public Health Insider It happens every summer – you blink once, and it’s already back-to-school season. Before that first day rolls around, make sure your child is fully up-to-date on vaccinations required for school so they can stay healthy, thriving, and ready to learn. This year, it’s easier than ever to get…
It’s that time again! The National School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) has launched is 2022 Census. SBHA invites every school-based or school-linked health center, mobile health, and telemedicine program in the nation to participate! Learn more about the census. Click here to complete your 2022 census of SBHCs.
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