Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup
Public Group active %sGarrett County is often the lowest county in the state for yearly adolescent well child checks. It is important for the children and adolescents of our community to be seen yearly for this preventive visit where we can ensure that these children are healthy and developing normally. Age-appropriate education and screening are also completed at a well-child visit as well as updating immunizations if needed. And, a yearly well child check can help to catch problems early, when they may be easier to treat. Let’s share ideas and collaborate on ways to increase awareness and get our adolescents in to see their doctor for a yearly preventive exam.
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Events and Trainings (107.1k)
Shared by the Garrett County LBHA - w/ Interactive Registration Links for Events, Trainings, and Activities
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MDH Suicide Prevention Toolkit - September 2023 (11.7m)
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Benefits of SBHCs in Rural NY (179.8k)
Research results recently released from Cornell University found that while the benefits of SBHCs are well known in Urban Centers, Rural students see the same results. In Upstate New York case studies demonstrated improved attendance, less frequent use of Urgent Care, and that children were more likely to receive well care than those locations without SBHCs.
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5/3/2023 Meeting Minutes (61.1k)
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31/2023 Meeting Minutes (59.4k)
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Maryland SBHC Standards (641.1k)
Published June 2022
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Impact of SBHC on Health Outcomes of MS and HS Students (503.2k)
Studied the direct and indirect effects of school-based health centers (SBHCs) on the health and health behaviors of middle and high school students.
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Impact of SBHC on Students with MH Problems (572.3k)
School-based health centers (SBHCs) play an increasingly major role in providing mental health services for students. This study evaluated the impact of SBHCs on mental health-care services and psychosocial health related quality of life.
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Examination of SBHC effects on student seat time and early dismissal (350k)
A study to assess the effects that SBHC had on student learning.
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SBHC to Advance Health Equity (1.1m)
Children from low-income and racial or ethnicminority populations in the U.S. are less likely to
have a conventional source of medical care and more likely to develop chronic health problems than are
more-affluent and non-Hispanic white children. They are more often chronically stressed, tired, and
hungry, and more likely to have impaired vision and hearing—obstacles to lifetime educational
achievement and predictors of adult morbidity and premature mortality. If school-based health centers
(SBHCs) can overcome educational obstacles and increase receipt of needed medical services in
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SBHC-Game Changer for Rural Students (13.8m)
All Things Considered (NPR) report on the effects of a SBHC in Delaware County, New York. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/delawarecountynewyork
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Experience of Pregnancy as a Teen (931.4k)
Teenage pregnancy has a history of being a “social problem” in the United States, with there
being higher rates in rural communities. Social support, a contributor to improving mental health
outcomes, can significantly impact a teenager’s pregnancy and parenting experience. Using House’s
(1981) social support framework, this study explores the teenagers’ perceptions of how their rural
community reacted and responded to them as pregnant and parenting teenagers. The results were
formulated through the thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews (n = 26) with current and
former pregnant and/or parenting teenagers. The participants reported experiencing both positive
and negative social support. There were more reports of emotional support and instrumental support
among the forms of positive support than there were in the other categories. Informational support
was lacking. The appraisal support from community members was negative. There is a need for rural
communities to develop effective social support strategies to provide positive support for pregnant
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Enhancements to Well-Child Visits (Obesity) (1.4m)
Obesity disproportionally impacts rural, lower-income children in the United States. Primary care providers are well-positioned to engage parents in early obesity prevention, yet there is a lack of evidence regarding the most effective care delivery models. The ENCIRCLE study, a pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial, will respond
to this gap by testing the comparative effectiveness of standard care well-child visits (WCV) versus two enhancements: adding a patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure (PRO WCV) and PRO WCV plus Food Care (telehealth coaching and a grocery store tour). -
Enhancements to Well-Child Visits (Obesity) (1.4m)
Obesity disproportionally impacts rural, lower-income children in the United States. Primary care providers are well-positioned to engage parents in early obesity prevention, yet there is a lack of evidence regarding the most effective care delivery models. The ENCIRCLE study, a pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial, will respond
to this gap by testing the comparative effectiveness of standard care well-child visits (WCV) versus two enhancements: adding a patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure (PRO WCV) and PRO WCV plus Food Care (telehealth coaching and a grocery store tour). -
Minor Consent Law (112.3k)
Attached is the Minor Consent Law as it is written and stands in the State of Maryland.
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School Health Index assessment and planning tool (228.2k)
Guide to assist local school agencies assess and plan for school health programs
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Wellness Policy in Action Tool (1.8m)
Document to assist local school agencies maintain and implement the required wellness activities and programs
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Wellness in Action Policy (305.4k)
USDA requirements for local school agencies to maintain funding for the school meal program
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11/03/2021 Meeting Minutes (14.8k)
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08/04/2021 Meeting Minutes (15.9k)
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8/4/2021 Meeting Agenda (13.5k)
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07/07/21 Meeting Minutes (80.9k)
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07/07/21 Meeting Agenda (14.3k)
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06/02/2021 Meeting Minutes (99.8k)
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6/2/2021 Meeting Agenda (13.3k)
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5/5/21 Meeting Minutes (97.5k)
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05/05/21 Meeting Agenda (13.1k)
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05/05/21 Meeting Agenda (13.1k)
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04/07/2021 Meeting Agenda (13.6k)
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04/07/2021 Meeting Agenda (13.6k)
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RFP Targeted Case Management Services for Children and Youth (170.8k)
Garrett County Behavioral Authority is inviting providers to submit an RFP for Target Case Management Services for Child and Adolescents Services.
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Childrens Mental Health Matters! Campaign (90.3k)
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Provider Guide (8.7m)
In conjunction with the Health Planning Council, Child and Adolescent Wellness Group, Dr. Schwalm, and Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority, a Provider List was compiled listing providers in Garrett County who offer Behavioral Health Services for youth and children.
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2021 Meeting Dates (13.6k)
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Providers Information Sheet (52.9k)
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NACCHO Exchange (21m)
The entire issue is geared toward Adolescent Health, which is a problem throughout the country.
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Parent permission form for middle school surveys (415.5k)
This is the suggested parent permission form for the middle school youth. In the form, a side-by-side comparison of the parent and adolescent versions of the survey are mapped out. If we use something like this, the parents will be completely informed of the minor differences between the two versions. Please give feedback.
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Updated draft for Parents/Guardians (139.3k)
This is the same survey for both middle and high school parents
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Updated draft Adolescent Survey (138.9k)
For highschool students sent electronically
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Updated draft Adolescent Survey (134.2k)
At the last meeting (9/4/19) we revised the survey a bit more. The group felt grade level would be more useful than age so we could develop targeted programs. This is for middle school students and we hope will be administered via paper.
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Adolescent Survey Revision 2 DRAFT (26.4k)
This is our Adolescent Survey second revision in draft form for your review.
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Parent Survey Revision 2 DRAFT (22.7k)
This is the revised version of our Parent Survey in draft form for review.
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Revised Parent Survey DRAFT (22.3k)
For review by the work group at the next meeting
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Revised Adolescent Survey (26k)
I am uploading a revised adolescent survey tool. Please take a close look at each question, at the reference and discussion points. At our meeting next week hopefully we can have discussion and come to a final version. I hope to get the parent version completed sometime in the next 24 hours.
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Summary info on School Based Health Care in Maryland (252k)
Brief summary of key Maryland School Based Health Center details
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Council on Advancement of School Based Health Care Annual Report 2018 (3.3m)
This is the complete 2018 Annual Report of Maryland's Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers. It is full of great information to study from around the state; knowledge gained will give us a good foundation on which we can better understand this topic.
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School Based Health Center Programs in Maryland (2019) (359k)
This is a current list of programs and contacts within the state of Maryland that have school based health center programs.
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02/07/2019 Minutes (116.5k)
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Strategies to improve adolescent care (1m)
This is a Medicaid document containing strategies for improving the uptake and quality of adolescent well child visits.
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01/03/2019 Minutes (123k)
Meeting minutes for January 3rd meeting
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Garrett County 9th Grade Health Curriculum (437.7k)
Thanks goes to Becky Aiken for providing us with the 9th grade health curriculum. It was last updated in 2011, and is likely due for update again soon.
Of note, we should all be aware that Board of Education meetings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and begin at
4 pm. Public comment begins at 6 pm. Thanks goes out to Dr. Phares who has kindly offered to attend this month. We hope afterwards to have even more of our community join us in this action group. -
Power School Software health applications (635.6k)
Becky Aiken shared sample health related documents from Power School, the software used within GC Public Schools. I am uploading them so that we can become familiar with the kinds of health related data they are collecting, and to brainstorm other data points we would value if collected.
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Improving School-Based Health and Education Policies (251.8k)
To ensure school policies and practices reflect scientific evidence and are implemented effectively so that all students are receiving age-appropriate health information the CDC has worked with partners to present several successful projects.
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12/06/18 Minutes (349.2k)
Adolescent Workgroup Meeting Minutes and attachments
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Adolescent workgroup minutes Nov 1, 2018 (81.6k)
These are draft minutes, pending final approval at our next meeting of the Adolescent Workgroup.
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend.
We look forward to welcoming more at our next meeting the first week of December, exact date and time to be announced soon. -
Paving the Road to Good Health, 2014 (1m)
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Immunization Insights (15.8k)
Broad general overview for optional use