Interact for Health conducts a learning group for school representatives, health care providers and community members who are interested in future funding for a school-based health center. Applications for the learning group will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please complete the application below.
In 2021 the learning group will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on the following dates:
- Thursday, Sept. 16
- Thursday, Dec. 9
Resources
Here are presentations from past learning group meetings:
July 2021
The meeting focused on navigating communications issues when opening a school-based health center. Topics included using digital media channels to drive awareness and engagement, building relationships with stakeholders, getting consents and developing a robust marketing plan.
- View the webinar recording.
- Download the presentation slides.
- Download samples of a marketing plan, a marketing timeline and a press release about a school-based health center opening.
- Download templates for a marketing plan, marketing timeline and press release.
March 2021
We welcomed panelists who have started school-based health services in an urban and a rural location. They discussed topics such as how to find a medical or school partner, fundraising for construction and facility costs, and marketing and community engagement. Interact for Health associates provided an overview of a roadmap to navigate and promote SBHC development. View the webinar recording.
December 2020
This meeting focused on collaboration between school district leadership and health provider partners when planning and implementing school–based health centers. Presenters were Mary Ronan, Superintendent of Norwood City Schools and former Cincinnati Public Schools Superintendent, and Dr. Marilyn Crumpton, past Director of Adolescent and School Health and Interim Health Commissioner with the Cincinnati Health Department. View the webinar recording.
June 2020
The meeting shared learnings from the Medical University of South Carolina, a National Center of Telehealth Excellence, whose telehealth program serves more than 80 schools throughout the state. MUSC has designed a comprehensive process to implement a school telehealth program. The use of telehealth has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic and will likely continue. View the webinar recording and download the presentation slides.