In an effort to highlight new and creative ways school-based health staff are engaging youth in conversations around health and well-being, we are starting a series called It Starts with You(th). Student outreach looks different for every school-based health center (SBHC). The reasons vary but the location of the SBHC on campus remains a key…
Washington State has one of the highest rates of school absenteeism in our nation, and King County is no exception. Chronic absenteeism is one of the strongest predictors of high school drop out, even as early as the primary grades. September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we invite you to join this kickoff event on…
There are many resources for King County students during the summer months. What are your favorites? As we prepare for the summer, now is the time to ensure your students are connected to the services they need–food, healthy activities, summer learning, health services, etc.–while your SBHCs are closed. Here are a few we recommend but we want…
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