The Bridge - May 2024
The Los Angeles Trust for Children's Health
Bridging the worlds of health and education to achieve student wellness.
Social media's hidden benefits for Teens
In today's digital age, social media and teenagers are practically inseparable. While it's true that not every teen is active on these platforms, a significant majority are. The conversation frequently centers around the pitfalls of teenage social media use, overshadowing the potential benefits. Though it might be challenging to imagine, social media does indeed offer positive aspects for young users.?MORE
School Health Policy Roundtable overview
School Health Policy Roundtable to tackle workforce and school health financing
The School?Health Policy Roundtable is developing new goals for 2024-26. On the agenda are two vital components of school-based healthcare: workforce and financing.? There’s widespread agreement that schools and healthcare should work together to support our kids. California has even made multi-billion-dollar investments in school-based delivery systems to push the school-health connection. Now, schools are being asked to meet the moment and maximize resources, which is challenging.? Among the advocates, administrators, practitioners, and young people that comprise the Roundtable—there is a desire to imagine creative solutions and demonstrate what is possible in school health. ?See the School Health Policy Roundtable Overview to understand where we’ve been and where we’re going.??
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