Supporting School Health Services

Health and learning are inextricably linked

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Optimal student health is important for growth, development, academic success, and school attendance. School health services teams, caregivers, and educators can partner together to foster a culture of health and wellness in their school communities.

— Jessica Reggi, DO
Whole Child Health National Advisor, School Health Services

Our evidence-based approach helps schools:

Address health barriers to learning

Identify health concerns such as vision impairments and dental issues through routine screenings before they significantly impact learning.

Provide pathways of support

Refer students with health concerns to appropriate school and community-based resources.

Build trust and safety

Engage families in conversations to advocate for and support their child's health and well-being.

Center health equity

Ensure all students have access to the health resources they need to thrive.

Boost attendance and performance

Prepare students to learn, engage, and achieve.

Could you be one of America's Healthiest Schools?

Let’s make your vision a reality!
My team is here to help you become one of America’s Healthiest Schools.

—Naomi, Member Engagement & Support Team

Call 888-543-4584, book a chat, or send an email

Resources to Build School Health Services

This 10-minute microlearning activity will help you uplift family voice to proactively address student health and increase attendance in your school community.

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Connect people to resources in a timely, consistent, and equitable way by implementing a clearly defined referral pathway.

Identify and share available health services resources in your school community with students, families, and caregivers.

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Track which routine vaccinations the CDC recommends for school-age children, including Tdap and Meningococcal.

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Did you know asthma accounts for one-third of missed school days? Or that 40 percent of school-aged children missed three or more school days yearly due to an acute illness, such as the flu? Join us for a panel discussion with peers and experts on building proactive pathways to address school attendance and child health through family engagement. You will receive insight into unique strategies and solutions to address health-related causes o…