Crossposted from the Public Health Insider As King County continues to slowly reopen the economy, it is now more important than ever to encourage those in our communities to wear a cloth face covering, practice social distancing, minimize group size, gather outside, and use good hand hygiene. These are all important tools in slowing the…
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 Arcora Foundation Many safety net dental clinics are facing unprecedented financial challenges. ARCORA FOUNDATION PROVIDES $4 MILLION TO HELP DENTAL SAFETY NET AND TRIBAL CLINICS DEAL WITH THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 For immediate release: June 23, 2020 SEATTLE, WA – Safety net and tribal dental clinics received much needed support today. Arcora Foundation…
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…
Please help share information about this important resource for students and families The Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are offering a benefit for families to buy meals while schools are closed. Families already receiving Basic Food (food stamps) will get this added…
The School-Based Health Alliance and the National Center for School Mental Health, as part of their School Health Services National Quality Initiative, are pleased to host national webinars on innovation and emerging best practices in school health. Information for our next webinar is provided below: School Mental Health Planning for the 2020-2021 School Year During…
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…
Every week, Public Health – Seattle & King County and the City of Seattle are updating this map with free public food resources in King County. Click on the ‘Return to Main Page’ button to see a list view and printable list view.
The School-Based Health Alliance hosts webinars to connect members of the school-based health care field with public health experts. These webinars are designed to help school-based health center practitioners provide quality health care services, build sustainable business models, and stay abreast of new topics in the health care world. With the current state of school-based…
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…
