Tag Archive for: Schools

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…

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…

Bringing Care to Kids through Mobile Healthcare and School-Based Health Centers

August 8, 2024

For pediatric health systems, mobile healthcare, and School-Based Health…

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…