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Pandemic reveals mental health gaps in Philly schools

(6 days ago) WebAugust 8, 2022. Mikayla Jones, 17, a rising senior at Central High School in Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Children First) Mikayla Jones has spent most of her high school experience so far during a global pandemic. It’s not how the 17-year-old rising senior pictured this time …

https://whyy.org/articles/covid-long-term-impacts-philly-students/

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The Answer to Our Youth Mental Health Crisis? - The …

(9 days ago) WebFeb. 03, 2022. In December 2022, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a staggering 53-page report warning that “the challenges today’s generation of young people face are …

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/answer-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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High schoolers face catalog of issues, as lower grades are - CNN

(2 days ago) WebPhiladelphia senior Ja-Lin Guzman thought high school would be a last chance to enjoy childhood. But the pandemic has meant she’s missed key moments …

https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/22/us/philadelphia-high-schoolers-struggle-in-pandemic-wellness/index.html

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Prevention & Intervention The School District of …

(5 days ago) WebThe School District of Philadelphia adopted the 253 Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Policy, The impact of students’ mental health on their academic performance and the effect of mental health …

https://www.philasd.org/prevention/

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Student Health Services The School District of Philadelphia

(8 days ago) WebSchool District Nurses: provide medical care for student illnesses, injuries and emergencies. maintain health and immunization records on all students. perform state-mandated …

https://www.philasd.org/studenthealth/

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Health Department Issues Statement in Support of School …

(7 days ago) WebThe Health Department will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic in Philadelphia and will continue to work with the School District to ensure that the …

https://www.phila.gov/2022-05-24-health-department-issues-statement-in-support-of-school-district-of-philadelphias-mask-mandat/

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Training Teachers to Support Students’ Mental Health

(3 days ago) WebThe School District of Philadelphia launched a COVID-19 Adolescent Mental Health Training Academy in early 2021. The Academy equips teachers and school staff in the district’s high schools with the …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/stories/mh_philadelphia_sd.htm

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Philadelphia is looking to expand school-based health centers

(8 days ago) WebOnly three Philadelphia district schools (Building 21, John B. Stetson Middle School, and Vaux Big Picture High School) have comprehensive school-based health …

https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2024/03/05/education-officials-want-more-school-based-health-centers/

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PHSI - Philly Healthy Schools

(7 days ago) WebWho we are. Philly Healthy Schools Initiative (PHSI) brings together parents, teachers, principals, students, community members, and public health experts from Philadelphia …

https://www.phillyhealthyschools.org/

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School Organizational Changes and Health & Safety Updates for …

(7 days ago) WebHealth & Safety Updates. The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) have been working closely …

https://www.philasd.org/blog/2023/08/29/schoolandsafetyupdates2324/

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Racial, economic inequities persist in Philadelphia schools, new …

(3 days ago) WebLisa Haver, co-founder of Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools, criticized the report for similar reasons. “It’s pushing a system where schools and students and …

https://www.chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2021/1/13/22230116/racial-economic-inequities-persist-in-philadelphia-schools-new-report-says/

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Data Department of Public Health City of Philadelphia

(7 days ago) WebThe Department of Public Health collects, analyzes, and reports on a wide variety of Philadelphia health data. This information guides the development of the …

https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health/data/

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98% of Philly schools tested in a new study had some lead …

(2 days ago) WebMonica Lewis, a district spokesperson, said in a statement that the school system “is fully committed to supporting clean, safe and welcoming learning …

https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-school-district-lead-drinking-water-20220216.html

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It's time for someone to take responsibility for Philly's struggling

(3 days ago) WebIt’s rather amazing and quite telling on the state of affairs in Philadelphia, that no one in City Hall has yet broached the subject of firing Schools Superintendent …

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/struggling-philadelphia-school-system/

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School Functioning Issues in Children with Chronic Health …

(1 days ago) WebThe steps needed to address school performance problems will depend on the age of the child and the nature and cause of the problem. If the condition or its treatment is leaving …

https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/school-functioning-issues-children-chronic-health-conditions

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Pennsylvania hospitals struggle to meet the needs of mental …

(8 days ago) WebOne out of every three safety citations issued to Philadelphia-area hospitals by Pennsylvania health inspectors since the beginning of 2022 have involved patients …

https://www.inquirer.com/health/pennsylvania-hospital-violations-mental-health-substance-abuse-20240422.html

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Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Issues Statement on - City of Philadelphia

(8 days ago) WebMayor Cherelle L. Parker Issues Statement on City Council Voting on Philadelphia School Board Nominations Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Send via …

https://www.phila.gov/2024-04-25-mayor-cherelle-l-parker-issues-statement-on-city-council-voting-on-philadelphia-school-board-nominations/

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District discusses how to address behavioral and mental health

(2 days ago) WebA youth health survey conducted in the spring of 2022 found that students are experiencing stress and anxiety 15% more than they were in 2019. A top issue among …

https://www.telegram.com/story/news/education/2024/04/26/district-discusses-how-to-address-behavioral-and-mental-health/73461858007/

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Integrating Mental and Physical Health to Better Support Patients …

(6 days ago) WebIncrease hospitals and health systems’ integration of physical and behavioral health services in acute inpatient, emergency department and primary care. Further …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-04-26-integrating-mental-and-physical-health-better-support-patients-and-communities

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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts donates $200,000 for air …

(3 days ago) WebThe superintendent of the Philadelphia school district, Dr. Tony B. Watlington Sr., told "Good Morning America" that the donation is set to add 300 air-conditioning …

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/eagles-quarterback-jalen-hurts-donation-air-conditioning-philadelphia-schools/story?id=109728179

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Mental Health and Behavioral Support - Prevention & Intervention

(9 days ago) WebOffice ofPrevention & Intervention. Prevention & Intervention. 215-400-4930. You are Here. Mental Health and Behavioral Support. About. Mental & Behavioral …

https://www.philasd.org/prevention/programs-and-services/mental-health-support/

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1 student hospitalized, 2 others arrested after fights break out

(6 days ago) WebABINGTON, Pa. (CBS) -- A student was hospitalized and two other students were arrested after two fights broke out at Abington High School in Montgomery County …

https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/abington-high-school-lockdown-fight-students-arrested/

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Rural Utah has a veterinarian shortage. Can this new Utah State …

(4 days ago) WebUSU and national veterinary leaders hope in the coming years, the new school will be an asset toward addressing a national — and local — shortage of animal health …

https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/27/west-has-veterinarian-shortage-can/

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USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for …

(1 days ago) WebOfficials had proposed to reduce sodium in school meals by as much as 30% over the next several years. But after receiving mixed public comments and a directive …

https://apnews.com/article/school-meals-lunch-nutrition-sugar-sodium-aa17b295f959c72ef5c41ac3cd50e68d

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In Philadelphia's education crisis, who is harmed? - WHYY

(4 days ago) WebFebruary 29, 2016. Students are shown arriving for class at South Philadelphia High School. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) For years now, an ongoing budget crisis has plagued …

https://whyy.org/articles/in-philadelphias-education-crisis-who-is-harmed/

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2024 Grant Program Awardees Global Initiatives

(1 days ago) WebThe Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program prioritizes projects that bring together leading scholars and practitioners across the University community and beyond …

https://global.upenn.edu/global-initiatives/2024-grant-program-awardees

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School Safety – The School District of Philadelphia

(7 days ago) WebThe Office of School Safety is committed to fostering safe, secure and supportive learning environments for Philadelphia public schools. We use research and …

https://www.philasd.org/schoolsafety/

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Largest Covid Vaccine Study Yet Finds Links to Health Conditions

(5 days ago) WebVaccines that protect against severe illness, death and lingering long Covid symptoms from a coronavirus infection were linked to small increases in neurological, …

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-19/largest-covid-vaccine-study-yet-finds-links-to-health-conditions

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The Biden-Harris Administration Issues New Rule to Support …

(3 days ago) WebHIPAA privacy protections for reproductive health care. The Final Rule strengthens privacy protections for medical records and health information for women, …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/22/biden-harris-administration-issues-new-rule-support-reproductive-health-care-privacy-under-hipaa.html

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