139 School Based Health: Literally Meeting Kids Where They Are!

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsSchool-based healthcare centers (SBHC) are playing an important role in providing equitable access to healthcare for children who are not able to access a regular medical home. Today, host, Dr. Lia Giggino talks with Dr. Sara Bode about the benefits of a SBHC and the challenges they face in ensuring that every child has access to quality care. They discuss the challenges that school-aged children face in accessing healthcare, such as transportation issues, location, and competing priorities for parents. Dr. Bode emphasizes the importance of school health in providing a safety net for children and the need for collaboration between healthcare providers and educators to ensure that children receive quality healthcare and education. This episode highlights the benefits of a partnership between the health and education systems, demonstrating how working together can improve the overall health and well-being of students. If a school-based health center is something you want in your own community, you’ll hear information on exactly how you can make it happen.        [00:33 -15:08] The Benefits of Having an SBHCThey provide a safety net for kids who do not have access to a regular medical home due to various reasons such as transportation issues, location or access, and competing priorities for working parentsThey can partner with primary care providers to provide comprehensive primary care to the underserved population of kids and connect them to a medical home for continued care  They offer opportunities for collaboration with specialty providers to provide better health outcomes for kids with chronic health conditions such as diabetesThey can help with wraparound care and observation to identify and address underlying health issues[15:09- 22:07]  How SBHCs Co-Manage Children's Health: Funding and Services  Students without an established medical home can receive care at the centerPartnership between school-based health centers and primary care providers can support medication management and follow-up careSchool-based health providers have a unique understanding of social determinants of health for students  Funding for school-based health centers typically comes from traditional insurance sources such as Medicaid and private insurance[22:08 -31:07]  The Role of SBHCs in Addressing Mental Health Care Needs for StudentsLack of mental healthcare providers for students is a crisis in schoolsSchool-based health centers can be a part of the solution to bridge the gap in servicesComprehensive primary care mental health services can be provided through school-based health centersTelemedicine services, such as telepsychiatry, can be used to provide care and maintain appointment attendanceAdvocacy and community pediatrics play a crucial role in transforming the systems of care provided to meet the needs of the community[31:08 37:11]  Opportunities for Pediatricians to Get Involved in School Health The AAP Council on School Health provides resources for pediatricians to partner with schools, including working with school nurses and teachers.The Council on Community Pediatrics offers opportunities for pediatricians to engage in advocacy and learn about community initiatives.The Community Pediatric training initiative offers training opportunities for pediatricians interested in tackling issues like food insecurity in their communities.It is important for pediatricians to keep their eyes...

Fecha de Publicación: 26 de abril de 2023

Duración: 42 min