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SCHOOL HEALTH INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM

SCHOOL HEALTH INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM. BEST PRACTICES IN SCHOOL HEALTH: ADVANCING QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY AUGUST 3 – 4 2016. SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:. University of Maryland School of Medicine The Center for School Mental Health

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SCHOOL HEALTH INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM

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  1. SCHOOL HEALTH INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM BEST PRACTICES IN SCHOOL HEALTH: ADVANCING QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY AUGUST 3 – 4 2016

  2. SUPPORT PROVIDED BY: University of Maryland School of Medicine The Center for School Mental Health Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Maryland State Department of Education Maryland Department of Human Resources Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Maryland State School Health Council And YOU

  3. Maryland State School Health Council • Advisory Council to State Superintendent of Schools, Department of Education MSDE and Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DHMH • Provide local school health councils with summaries of health issues. technical assistance, resources, and improved coordination and communication of effort

  4. Maryland State School Health Council 2016-2017 • Chairperson: Alan M. Lake, MD • Past-Chairs: Cheryl De Pinto MD Alicia Mezu • Treasurer: Joseph Leake • Secretary: Chris Hersl Stu Eidel, Erin Penniston, Sally Nazelrod, MichealineFedder, Lea Jaspers, Deborah Grinnage-Pulley

  5. MSSHC: Enhanced Website • msshc.wordpress.com • Officers and Contact information • Relevant State Policies and Procedures • Resources • Action Plans • Directory of Local Council contacts • Priorities: • Somatic and Behavioral Health Services • Communication of best practices • School based wellness and accountability

  6. MSSHC Survey of Need • 20 of 24 Local School Health Councils • Areas of need: • Need for annual review with superintendent of county/city schools and director of Health Department only 6/20 • Support of Principals and Local Board • Reinvigorate councils • Identify and rectify inconsistent policies

  7. MSSHC: Survey: “Core” Local Council Members • Designated Administrator from Board • Local Department of Health • School Health Services Coordinator, Health Education, Physical Education, Mental Health, Nutrition, School Wellness, Parent/PTA, Staff Wellness, Facilities, Curriculum, Community Organizations, Recs/Parks • Frequency and Productivity of meetings

  8. MSSHC Survey: Noted Needs • Consistent Action Plans • Diabetes, Asthma, Food Allergy • Civil Rights for Chronic Disease • School Nutrition, Physical Activity • Concussion, Return to Play • Reduce absenteeism • Template for Bylaws • Mental Health Issues • Hot Topics: Opioids, Vaping, HPV

  9. MSSHC: Agenda for 2016 • Meet with local councils to listen and address concerns and provide technical assistance in collaboration with other state agencies: ? Regional • Improve multiple options of communication • Provide updates on health issues and options for school-based initiatives

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