Growing our National School-Friendly Health Systems Learning Community
November 6, 2024
Education is a critical determinant of health that can have long-term effects…
Tag Archive for: School Health
A Partnership to Support Special Olympics DC
October 4, 2024
This summer was marked by the exciting Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. We witnessed sports and humanity…
Preparing DC Schools to Teach Social-Emotional Practices
September 3, 2024
The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is the state education agency for the District of…
A Prescription for Food
August 21, 2024
Behind an unassuming wooden door in the Children’s National Columbia Heights Health Center lies a treasure. In August 2024…
Prescription for the District: An Initiative by DC AAP #Rx4D
August 16, 2024
The District of Columbia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (DCAAP) represents over 470 medical students…
Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child Care Facilities
July 3, 2024
In August 2015, Dr. Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician noticed that the percentage of her…
Strengthening School Partnerships
June 21, 2024
Children’s National and RESOLVE, a Washington, D.C.– based nonprofit specializing in collaborative process, launched a school-friendly…
Reflections on our Early Childhood Education Workgroup in the First Year
May 22, 2024
Last spring, Children’s National and HSC Health Care System formed an early childhood…
Taking Action to Protect Youth from Tobacco Products
April 1, 2024
April 1 is National Take Down Tobacco Day, led by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, during which youth advocates and communities…