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…
Seattle Public Schools has compiled a list of health resources for their students while schools are closed due to COVID-19. They are listed here. SBHCs are a cornerstone of these resources. Keep up the good work and help spread the word about these resources and others!
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.
Crossposted from the National School-Based Health Alliance School-Based Health Centers in the Time of COVID-19 Free Webinar on Thursday, April 16, 3:30-4:30pm ET. School-based health centers provide primary care, dental and behavioral health care to students nationwide. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to close which may leave students without this much needed care. The…
Our colleagues at the University of California at San Francisco’s Beyond the Pill program have developed and shared resources on their website on a variety of topics related to contraception during the current COVID-19 situation. Topics include: Telehealth and HIPPA Telehealth Contraception During the Time of COVID-19 Telehealth Clinic Workflow Best Practices Telehealth and Billing…
In times of crisis, King County residents come together. During the COVID-19 response, organizations from around the region are helping ensure students and families are connected to resources to keep them healthy, safe, and thriving. Below are links to resources as of March 23, 2020 that you can share with those you serve and those…
Shared from the Public Health–Seattle & King County Access and Outreach Team Current as of March 20, 2020 All children up to 18 years of age are eligible to receive a free packed breakfast/lunch meal at the sites below. Children do not need to be enrolled in that school district to receive meals, but they…
Seattle Public Schools and other local school districts are mobilizing to support families during the mandated statewide closure of schools in response to COVID-19. In Seattle alone there are 26 sites where students can access meals that would otherwise be provided during schools hours. Help spread the word in your communities! Attached are translated flyers…
Public Health – Seattle & King County is taking proactive steps to protect the health of our community by making recommendations that are meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and reduce the number of people infected. We understand these actions will have a tremendous impact on the lives…
Crossposted from the Washington State Department of Health Immunization Requirements Webinar on March 3, 2020 The Washington State Department of Health is hosting an Immunization Requirements 2020 webinar on March 3, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. The presentation will cover the: Immunization schedule. Immunization rules. Updates to school and child care immunization requirements going into effect…
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