School Health

Preventing Pediatric Suicide Through Systems-Level Collaboration
Preventing Pediatric Suicide Through Systems-Level Collaboration 1024 576 Pam Georgiana

How primary care, schools and communities are working together to address pediatric suicide rates through early intervention and collaborative care. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth aged 10 to 24 in the United States, and rates have been steadily rising across the country since 2007. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue…

School-Based Health Equity Initiative Improves T1D Management in Students
School-Based Health Equity Initiative Improves T1D Management in Students 1024 683 JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

The Diabetes and School Health program is a school-based health equity initiative that has helped improve Type 1 diabetes management for students and increase confidence among school staff and caregivers in providing diabetes care. Children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) face myriad daily challenges in managing their disease, which can be compounded if their home…