Center for Health and Health Care in Schools

Improving health and education outcomes for children and families.

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

Exciting news! Dr. Olga Acosta Price takes the stage as keynote speaker, delving into the realm of advancing school-based health care and cross-system partnerships. #OhioSBHC24

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

Hear from our director, Dr. Olga Price, who will speak alongside national leaders and other professionals at @CHCI’s in-person Issue Summit on 5/7-8 (this week!!). Join the conversation. RSVP today! https://t.co/kz4XBJX9p4 #CHCISUMMIT

[Rachel Sadlon @rachel_sadlon]

Excited to share findings from a 4-year capacity-building intervention to improve school behavioral health systems. I’m inspired by my co-authors from @GWpublichealth @CHHCS who led this important pilot project during the height of the pandemic: https://t.co/HqTNxsDxWl

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

We continue to see the need for stronger protections that allow working people to join together & advocate for safer workplaces, better pay & benefits. On this Labor Day and all days we thank unions for fighting for our right to:
-weekends
-minimum wage
-right to strike & more

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

It can be tough to tell if troubling behavior in a child or teen is just part of growing up or a problem that should be discussed with a health professional. Learn more about warning signs: https://t.co/Lt327Od8Lb

[Ohio School-Based Health Alliance (Ohio Alliance) @OSBHAlliance]

This research brief from @sbh4all @CHHCS and @NCSMHtweets makes the connection between social determinants of health and the role of #SBHCs. Read it here: https://t.co/BUFAWeIjys

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

@OSBHAlliance @sbh4all @NCSMHtweets thanks for sharing!!

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

In the past year, the #988Lifeline network has helped millions of people get the support they need. See how far 988 has come and what’s next in crisis care: https://t.co/1oSbjI1L7e

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

Four Actions the Federal Government Can Take to Address Mental Health in the U.S. from @commonwealthfnd
https://t.co/YFczYnrKmv

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

Did you know that 15% of students have a disability?

Learn more about navigating the different supports the ADA, a 504, and an IEP provide in this week's newsletter.
Resources from @medhomeportal @AmerAcadPeds @CenterOnPBIS #DisabilityPrideMonth
https://t.co/mJH0JpQIOA

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

HHS is currently accepting feedback on their framework that builds on the current supports to help Americans avoid and quit smoking.

Learn more & submit your comments below👇👇

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

Reducing tobacco smoking rates over the past half century has been one of our greatest public health achievements. @HHSGov's new framework will build on this progress to further support smoking cessation and help deliver equitable health outcomes: https://t.co/ZGh3oUPs2N

[Assistant Sec. for Mental Health & Substance Use @SAMHSA_Leader]

Children who have been exposed to one or more traumas over the course of their lives may develop a range of reactions, including #PTSD. The @NCTSN offers helpful resources: https://t.co/MA7Ukt1LEp

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

We're hiring!!

Our center, part of the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, is looking for someone passionate about expanding school-connected strategies for better health and education outcomes for children. https://t.co/04gFCSTCEx

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

The ADA made it possible for all children with disabilities to access a public education.

We are proud to lift up all of our partners who work year round to ensure all of our kids receive the supports they need to thrive in schools. ❤️❤️

[Assistant Sec. for Mental Health & Substance Use @SAMHSA_Leader]

#DisabilityPrideMonth marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. SAMHSA honors the diversity & uniqueness of each person in the disability community & celebrates people who have disabilities

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

We are proud to have worked with Sabrina Patel, a recent @GWDeptEOH @GWpublichealth grad, on a new brief!

It shows how our kids are particularly susceptible to the trauma caused by climate change. Learn how have trauma-informed care in schools can help! https://t.co/LOiCJPX5wU

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

Even though unaccompanied minors don't receive legal immigration status, there are federal protections to ensure that they have adequate health care and education.

Learn more how schools & health partners can support these kids in this week's newsletter https://t.co/Kv3U2EKVU4

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

This new brief was written in collaboration with a recent MPH grad, Sabrina Patel.

It shows how our kids are particularly susceptible to the traumatic experiences caused by climate change. Learn how implementing trauma-informed care in schools can help! 👇👇

[GW Climate & Health Institute @gwclimatehealth]

Recent @GWDeptEOH @GWpublichealth MPH grad @sabrinaapatel developed a brief in collaboration w/@CHHCS on the susceptibility of children + adolescents to trauma caused by climate-rated extreme weather events, + how trauma-informed care can provide support➡️ https://t.co/fDRxSci7gY

[U.S. Department of Education @usedgov]

While most of the school community is out, summer school teachers work throughout the summer to help students do their very best academically.

Thank you for your hard work & dedication to summer learning - we appreciate you & so do your students!

#ThankYouThursday

[Center for Health and Health Care in Schools @CHHCS]

A new bill in the New Jersey legislature would reimburse schools for behavioral health services for students on Medicaid.

We are excited to see New Jersey to consider the path of many other states to codify Medicaid funding school mental health services! https://t.co/0bKy0t6pdL