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Arizona School-Based Health Care Council Annual Meeting Mesa, AZ November 2, 2012

Arizona School-Based Health Care Council Annual Meeting Mesa, AZ November 2, 2012. www.azsbhc.org. Mission. Educate: Educate the public about the health status of children and the significant role played by school-based health centers (SBHCs).

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Arizona School-Based Health Care Council Annual Meeting Mesa, AZ November 2, 2012

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  1. Arizona School-BasedHealth Care CouncilAnnual MeetingMesa, AZNovember 2, 2012 www.azsbhc.org

  2. Mission • Educate:Educate the public about the health status of children and the significant role played by school-based health centers (SBHCs). • Advocate: Advocate on local, state and national level to improve quality of care, health of children, and secure funding for SBHCs. • Provide Professional Development: Provide trainings, discussion forums, and participate in collaborative initiatives. Provide center staff and other members with knowledge and skills to strengthen services provided. • Build Relationships: Facilitate collaboration through networking with schools, public agencies and community based organizations to enrich SBHCs by sharing ideas and providing space for problem solving.

  3. AZ School Based Health Centers 39 SBHCS 13 School Linked Centers 4 Mobile Units Operational 1 Mobile Unit – Dec 2012

  4. 2012 AzSBHCC Highlights • Featured panel of 2011 HRSA awardees at Annual Meeting • Navajo Area Indian Health Services, Chinle area • North Country Healthcare, Flagstaff area • United Community Health Center, Tucson area of Pima County • Sunset Community Health Center, Yuma County • Banner Health, Phoenix area • Sponsored 2 members to attend the 2012 NASBHC meeting in • ALBQ, NM • Sponsored Board member to represent SBHCs at National Latino Children’s Summit, Oct. 19-20 • Provided Letter of Support to Yavapai Regional Medical Center for 2012 HRSA application • Offered 3 $1,000 grants to SBHCs for pharmaceutical and ancillary products

  5. National Assembly for School Based Health Centers • AzSBHCC is the state affiliate of the National Assembly for School Based Health Care (NASBHC) http://www.nasbhc.org • HEALTH CARE REFORM • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), passed March 2010 • Section 4101(a) sets aside $200 million over 4 years (FY 2010-2013) for construction, renovation, and equipment needs for SBHCs. • HRSA released $109 million in awards to 323 SHBC sponsors, covering 866 new and existing health centers around the nation. • In 2011, $1,958,317.00 was awarded to 5 SBHCs in Arizona. • 2012 proposals submitted for FY13, approximately 160 awards expected to be funded. • Grants for Operations: ACA (section 4101(b)) provides authorization to appropriations committees of the house and Senate to fund operations needs of SBHCS. Ongoing $50 million advocacy campaign!

  6. AzSBHCC 2013 Board of DirectorsInvitation to Participate!

  7. 2012 MembershipInvitation to Support the Council!

  8. BANNER WELCOMES NEW ADDITION

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