This group will serve as the public platform for all activities, decisions, and documents that result from the SBHC Steering Committee’s activities related to completing the comprehensive needs assessments in Garrett and Allegany Counties. The purpose of this needs assessment is to identify service gaps and the needs of students and families in the public school systems in Garrett and Allegany Counties.
Steering Committee Membership List
The press release for the WMSBHCP Steering Committee's RFB.
These are the standards to open an SBHC location which is approved by the state. This is the current state accreditation process. These standards are currently under review, and a 2023/2024 version will be uploaded when it becomes available.
Western Maryland data
Journal article - American Journal of Public Health
Journal article - Focus
One key need identified in both counties.
Journal article - International Journal for Equity in Health
Discussions with stakeholders have already identified that space in schools is limited and the schools may not be able to provide the space required to implement an SBHC even if the interest and need are there.
The bibliography used to submit a letter of intent for additional funding in Garrett County should an SBHC be identified as a potential part of the solution to address health equity for school children and their families
Journal article - Academic Pediatrics
Journal article - Journal is Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality, and Outcomes