Heather Cooper posted an update in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
The location of the laws that affect SBHCs can be found in COMAR at 10.09.76.x. The website is https://dsd.maryland.gov/Pages/COMARHome.aspx
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Maryland SBHC Standards to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
Published June 2022
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Impact of SBHC on Health Outcomes of MS and HS Students to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
Studied the direct and indirect effects of school-based health centers (SBHCs) on the health and health behaviors of middle and high school students.
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Impact of SBHC on Students with MH Problems to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
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.
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Examination of SBHC effects on student seat time and early dismissal to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
A study to assess the effects that SBHC had on student learning.
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: SBHC to Advance Health Equity to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
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…[Read more]
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: SBHC-Game Changer for Rural Students to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
All Things Considered (NPR) report on the effects of a SBHC in Delaware County, New York. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/delawarecountynewyork
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Experience of Pregnancy as a Teen to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
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 tee…[Read more]
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Enhancements to Well-Child Visits (Obesity) to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
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…[Read more]
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Enhancements to Well-Child Visits (Obesity) to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
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…[Read more]
Heather Cooper posted an update in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
I have been collecting articles both from mainstream sources and research regarding child/adolescent health when there is access to SBHCs. Since this has been a topic that has surfaced at several meetings, I wanted to share some of these. I also will be uploading a copy of the law for adolescent access to healthcare. I also found an article that…[Read more]
Beth Brenneman created the doc 1/4/2023 Meeting Minutes in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 11 months ago
While child abuse impacts people from all demographics, families under significant stressors are at an increased risk. Poverty, mental health, and depression are three factors linked to increased child maltreatment. (Child maltreatment includes neglect, medical neglect, psychological abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse.) 79.3% of all child…[Read more]
Beth Brenneman created the doc 12/7/22 Meeting Minutes in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 11 months ago
Beth Brenneman created the doc 11/2/2022 Meeting Minutes in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years ago
Jessica joined the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years, 1 month ago
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Minor Consent Law to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years, 1 month ago
Attached is the Minor Consent Law as it is written and stands in the State of Maryland.
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: School Health Index assessment and planning tool to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years, 1 month ago
Guide to assist local school agencies assess and plan for school health programs
Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Wellness Policy in Action Tool to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years, 1 month ago
Document to assist local school agencies maintain and implement the required wellness activities and programs