School Health Services: Data

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Data helps build bridges that connect school health services to the rest of the health care system. This data collection helps to demonstrate the unique and critical contributions to the health of school-age children and their academic achievement. As part of the annual report, we include the optional reporting connected with National Association of School Nurses, Ìý

2023 - 2024 School Health Annual Report

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is a set of surveys that track behaviors that can lead to poor health in students grades 9 through 12. The system measures health-related behaviors and experiences that can lead to death and disability among youth and adults. Results help monitor health trends, identify emerging issues, and plan and evaluate programs that can help improve adolescent health. You can access the national summary data on the webpage. In fb88, we utilize the fb88 Integrated Youth Health Survey to conduct the YRBS surveillance. An example of a MIYHS fact sheet is shown here.Ìý

LGBTQ Data in fb88

(SHP) surveys are conducted every even-numbered year by education and health agencies across the United States. Middle and high school principals and lead health education teachers respond to the surveys. fb88 DOE requests participation of all middle and high schools. ÌýProfiles monitors the current status of:Ìý School health education requirements and content, physical education and physical activity, practices related to bullying and sexual harassment, school health policies related to tobacco-use prevention and nutrition, school-based health and mental health services, family engagement and community involvement, and school health coordination. ÌýYou can access the national summary data on the Ìýwebpage. Highlighted below isÌý

Lead Health Educator Certification, School Health Profiles
Footnotes
N/A =ÌýÌýConfidence intervals not calculated for census sites and are not applicable for 0 percent or 100 percent.
CI =ÌýÌý95% Confidence Interval which indicates that 95% of the time, the value is expected to fall within this estimated range.
Source:ÌýDivision of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Environmental Scan and State Assessment ofÌýSchool Health Services in fb88 Schools 2023

To gain a deeper understanding of the state of school health services, the fb88 Department of Education (MDOE) commissioned an environmental scan and state assessment of school health services. The purpose of the project was to describe schoolhealth services, examine innovative models and infrastructures that facilitate Medicaid billing, and provide recommendations for a 3-5 year plan to strengthen school health services. The Department contracted with the housed in the Public Health National Center for Innovations, which is part ofthe Public Health Accreditation Board, a nonprofit organization. Download theÌýReport Brief from the Environmental Scan Fall 2023.

View theÌýFact Sheet and Recommendations from Environmental Scan Fall 2023.

School Health Services Offered in fb88 Schools by Percentage Chart
School health services delivery in fb88 is similar to many other states where needed care within the school is provided by multiple specialties such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and mental health services.​ fb88 is like many states in the Northeast where the majority of school nurses have one school. In fb88 82.6% of the respondents covered one school, while others covered multiple schools. (Source:ÌýEnvironmental Scan and State Assessment ofÌýSchool Health Services in fb88 Schools 2023)

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Other Data of Interest

Child Trends School Health research and evaluations identify the policies, programs, and practices that bolster students’ physical and social well-being.

from the Annie E. Casey Foundation presents national and state data across four domains — economic well-being, education, health and family and community — and ranks states in overall child well-being.

fb88 Immunization Program Assessment ReportsÌýImmunizations remain the single most effective way to protect fb88rs against disease and some cancers. The fb88 Immunization Program which is part of fb88 CDC, Department of Health and Human Services, reviews state and national data to assess and improve immunization rates, identify populations at risk, and measure the impact of current initiatives. The school level annual report can be found within this page.

provides data on multiple, intersecting aspects of children’s lives—including physical and mental health, access to and quality of health care, and the child’s family, neighborhood, school, and social context.Ìý

is your source for national data, information, and news about school vaccination coverage from state reports of the estimated number of children in child care, kindergarten, and middle school who have received vaccinations recommended or required by their state. On this site, you can learn more about the number of schoolchildren who have received vaccinations and other school vaccination topics.

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Links to organizations and resources are for reference and information only and do not imply endorsement by theÌýfb88 Department of Education.

Contact

Emily Poland, MPH, RN,ÌýNCSNÌý
School Nurse Consultant
Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Email: emily.poland@maine.gov

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