Crossedpost from Puget Sound Educational Service District You’re invite to PSESD upcoming series, Humanizing the Data Conversation: An Equity Spring Learning Series. PSESD will be hosting conversations and deeper learning opportunities for educators working in community-based organizations and P-20 public education systems. Starting on April 17, each online event has been designed to grow our…
In lieu of hosting in-person professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are partnering with the Washington School-Based Health Alliance to offer community of practice and training webinars for SBHCs statewide during school year 2020-21. WHEN: April 22 & 29, 2021; 9 – 11 am PT Register: bit.ly/3rpb3Ud Learn how to effectively assess and treat the hidden wounds…
Crossedpost from SBHA The School-Based Health Alliance presents the 2021 Spring and Summer Education Series for School-Based Health Care Professionals, starting March 16, 2021, and runs through August 31, 2021. As the pandemic keeps us from our traditional convention, we will offer multiple sessions and workshops virtually over the next five months, allowing for increased…
King County school-based health centers (SBHCs) are finding creative strategies to outreach to students and families during remote and hybrid learning. Below is a recent video HealthPoint produced in collaboration with the Highline School District to ensure Evergreen High School students know how to reach the SBHC. Kudos to all our SBHC staff and sponsors…
Registration for this second annual Best Starts for Kids virtual summit will open in February 2021. We will post updates and information here and on http://www.beststartsblog.com. For now, save the date! April 27-30, 2021 With a special preview day April 26
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recently released the following provider alert regarding increased concern of suicide risk in youth during COVID-19. Actions Requested Screen patients for suicide risk, particularly children, teens, and young adults. See the Screening section below for more information. Share information and resources with patients and their families on crisis…
Many of us are feeling isolated from our colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic and missing opportunities to connect. Join us for our new Coffee Connections series on the following Fridays during the 2020-2021 school year: December 4, 2020 – 9-10am February 5, 2021 – 9-10am March 5, 2021 – 9-10am April 2, 2021 – 9-10am…
Crossposted from the National School-Based Health Alliance Dates and Times: November 17, 2020 2:00-4:00pm EST and November 18, 2020 2:00-4:00pm EST Description: Through a review of patient-centered counseling techniques and case-based learning, participants will practice offering non-judgmental counseling in common challenging real-world scenarios. Strategies for presenting scientific data, including on irregular bleeding and weight gain, are…
Many King County schools are starting with fully remote learning in fall 2020 for COVID-19-related health and safety reasons. During this time, SBHCs are here to serve you! All 34 King County SBHCs are providing some combination of on campus, web/phone-based, or community-based medical and mental health services. Some may also provide dental services and…
With the start of the 2020-21 school year upon us and many questions about how remote learning will go, many have wondered: What will school-based health services look like? In service to the students and families still very much in need of health care, we are proud to say: School-based health centers will be providing…
