The Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy has officially opened their School Based Health Center! The ceremonial ribbon cutting took place on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Last week, SBHC planning grantees participated in a workshop focused on sustainability, implementation, and business plans. Grantees are able to move forward with plans thanks to government dollars received from GADOE. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Another workshop in the books! Last week the focus was on empowering educators and giving partners the tools needed for a successful school-based health center. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Today is the day! We kicked off the 2024 GA School Based Health State Conference with a talk led by Keynote Dr. Boynton-Jarrett! #conference #GASBHA #SBHC @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Our morning breakout sessions included: - "SBHCs Keeping Students Healthy" - "Academic Achievement" - "Student Safety" A big thank you to our speakers and attendee's participation! @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

After lunch, Superintendents from Twiggs, White, and Muscogee County gave us insight to how they integrated school-based health in their districts. Awards were then given to champions of school-based health in Georgia. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Afternoon breakout sessions included: - "Caring Adults - Positive Childhood Experiences" - "Opportunity to Serve" - Partnering to Create Safe Places" We are ending the day with a plenary session! Thank you to all our sponsors and attendees! @DeborahArvette @Doc @DocTerriTweets

Mayor Summer Reading Club was a success! Patients received books from Reach Out and Read GA and participated in activities. We hope to push early childhood literacy forward by connecting with families. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

In 2016, 58% of adults in Georgia reported experiencing at least one Adverse Childhood Event which can have a lasting effect on behavioral and health outcomes. For resources, go to findhelpga.org for assistance categorized by zip code! @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

The 4th Annual GASBHA Conference is less than 5 months away! Mark your calendars for September 20, 2024! @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. About 64% of U.S. adults reported they've experienced at least one ACE before 18. ACEs are preventable, and the CDC has a guide to avoid them. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets cdc.gov/violenceprevention/p…

Congratulations! Twiggs County Public Schools celebrated the opening of their Wellness Center with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets youtube.com/watch?v=i8rFPBKs…

Ending the day with an informative panel discussion with three Federally Qualified Centers. Thank you to our panel experts representing Southside Medical Center, Primary Healthcare Centers, and Family Health Centers of Georgia. @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Principal Perez speaks on the value of SBHCs! Grantees got to tour Doraville United's SBHC. #schoolbasedhealth @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

A look into our 1 on 1 workshop with this round's planning grantees, representing 17 counties! More to come! @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Families with children with complex medical needs who earn more than the GA Medicaid limit can apply for the Katie Becket Medical Waiver to access Medicaid. Social Work can help families apply for this waiver. medicaid.georgia.gov/program… @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets

Did you know that children should have their first dentist appointment by their 1st birthday?🪥🦷 In February, we celebrate National Children's Dental Month! Learn more about dental health below! oralhealthconnections.org/to… @DeborahArvette @DocTerriTweets