School Health Initiative - School Champion Grant
Project Description:
The school health program provides comprehensive primary care and coordinated on-site health services - including primary care, mental health, first aid, nursing assessments, immunizations, and counseling – to public school children.
Staffed by pediatricians and advanced practice nurses, a psychiatric-mental health advanced practice nurse, clinical psychologists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and social workers, the teams work collaboratively to identify, prevent, or remedy students' physical and behavioral health problems and provide linkage to appropriate community care. The program aims to promote
a healthy school environment conducive to the student's wellbeing, fosters positive behavior, and supports higher academic achievement.
The University of Miami operates nine sites in Miami-Dade County.
Keyword(s):
Immunizations, Preventive Services
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public, Not Applicable
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Territory
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
