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HEALTH AND EDUCATION
We know there is a reciprocal relationship between health and education:
Educational attainment is the “best” predictor of health status and longevity Children who are hungry, stressed, ill or in pain are not able to benefit from
instructional
VISION“Wellness takes into account the whole person and his/her environment, not
just the emphasis on disease or lack of it.
The key to achieving wellness is prevention and early intervention at the appropriate stages of the life cycle.”
* Duplessis and Halfon UCLA Center for Healthy Children, Families and Communities
WELLNESS NETWORK GOALS
Focus on preventive services and linkage to community based sources of care
Resources are leveraged to support students and families
Shared understanding among stakeholders
WHAT ARE “WELLNESS CENTERS”?School-based health center Wellness center
Primary health care Population health
Treatment of disease Prevention and health promotion
Accessed by students Open to families and communities
Clinic separate from school Integrated/aligned with school mission
Grant and health agency funded Multi-payer, sustainable collaboration
WELLNESS NETWORKSBelmont High School
Carson High School
Crenshaw High School
Fremont High School
Foshay Learning Center
Garfield High School
Gage Middle School
Hollywood High School
Elizabeth Learning Center
Jefferson High School
Jordan High School
Locke Early Education Center
Manual Arts High School
Monroe High School
Washington Prep High School
WELLNESS NETWORKS GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. Serve All Students
2. Involve All Stakeholders
3. Link to Health Assets and Resources
4. Engage Student Involvement in Health
5. Respond to Unique Community Needs
6. Use Resources Strategically
WELLNESS NETWORKS GUIDING PRINCIPLES
7. Identify Funding
8. Demonstrate Measurable Impact
9. Foster Learning Within & Across Wellness Networks
10. Develop Career Pathways
11. Improve Systems and Policy