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School-Based Health Programs What is the Role for Local Boards of Health? Friday, July 12, 2002

Explore the role of local boards of health in supporting school-based health programs to protect and promote children's health. Learn about funding initiatives, benefits, and services provided by school-based health centers. Discover resources for further information and support.

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School-Based Health Programs What is the Role for Local Boards of Health? Friday, July 12, 2002

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  1. NALBOH10th Annual ConferenceThe Foundation of Local Public Health:Boards of Health, Health Departments and Health OfficersJuly 12, 2002 School-Based Health Programs What is the Role for Local Boards of Health? Friday, July 12, 2002 Annette Ferebee, MPH Deputy Director The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

  2. The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools • Housed at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services and School of Education • Established in February 2001 • Funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

  3. Protect and Promote the Health of Children By: • Testing model programs • Analyzing options for organizing and financing school health • Researching issues and publicize effective programs • Informing policymaker and the public

  4. Caring for Kids Grant Initiative • $3.4 million dollar RWJF Funded Grant Initiative to expand mental and dental health services through school-based health centers • 3 year grant • 15 funded sites: 7 dental 8 mental

  5. School-Based Health Centers(SBHC) Today • 1,500 SBHC nationwide • Elementary, High School, Middle School

  6. School-based Health Center Model • They are located in schools • Parents sign written consents • An advisory board of community representatives, parents, youth and family organizations • Clinical services are the responsibility of a qualified health provider

  7. School-based Health Center Model • The health center works cooperatively with school nurses, coaches, counselors, classroom teachers, and school principals and their staff • A multidisciplinary team care for students (NP, MSWs, MD, HE) • The health center provides a comprehensive range of services

  8. Resources • Center for Health and Health Care in Schools • www.healthinschools.org • National Assembly on School-Based Health Care • www.nasbhc.org

  9. Resources Center for Health and Health Care in Schools 1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 505 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 466-3396 (202) 466-3467 Email: ajf@gwu.edu www.healthinschools.org

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