School Based Health Centers:
Where Health and Education Intersect

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The Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers is proud to present the following presentation and workshops:

Keynote Presentation:
Strengthening the Virtuous Circle between Educational Achievement and Health

Dr Nicholas Freudenberg is a distinguished professor of Public Health at the City University of New York School of Public Health at Hunter College. Dr Freudenberg has studied health disparities in urban settings for more than thirty years.  He has worked with advocates, elected officials and professional organizations to develop policy recommendations to improve the health of urban populations. In 2007, Dr Freudenberg gained national attention with the publication of his article “Reframing School Dropout as a Public Health Issue”.  In 2010 he was the recipient of the Haven Emerson Lifetime Achievement in Public Health award.

In this keynote address, Dr Freudenberg will point out that better health improves educational achievement, and more education offers lifetime health protection.  Despite this virtuous circle, school and health professionals often find it difficult to work across systems and disciplines.  This presentation explores the rationale for viewing school completion as a public health issue and examines practical strategies by which educators and health professionals can work together to improve school completion rates.    

Morning Workshops

A1:  Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of Child Trauma:  Part I
This two-part workshop will provide training in assessing and treating children suffering from traumatic stress, including PTSD, in school settings. The morning session will include a brief overview and data related to child trauma prevalence, and will instruct participants how to assess for child traumatic stress symptoms using standardized tools and interviews. Dr. Lang will describe the impact of child traumatic stress on children’s health and education.

Presenter:  Jason Lang, Ph.D
Associate Director, CT Center for Effective Practice
Child Health and Development Institute of CT

A2:  Medical Emergencies in the School Setting
This workshop will focus on several of the most common emergencies the clinician will encounter in the school setting, some of which may be life threatening. Dr Santucci will present on mild traumatic brain injury, allergic reactions, toxic exposure, and the difference between benign and severe headaches. This informative workshop will address emergencies and offer treatment recommendations for children and youth.

Presenter: Karen Santucci, M.D.
Medical Director and Section Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital

A3:  Confidentiality Rights in the School Setting:  Untangling and Understanding HIPAA, FERPA, and Other Privacy Rules
This workshop is designed to provide an overview of privacy rights and processes that apply to medical and behavioral health information in the school setting by examining the overlap and integration of federal HIPAA and FERPA regulations.  Currently, there is an uneven application of these legal requirements in school settings.  This workshop will provide operational guidance on how to appropriately apply these privacy rules. Case studies will provide insight on how the SBHC staff  can successfully navigate regulatory challenges within a school setting.

Presenter: Jennifer Cox, J.D.
Attorney at Cox and Osowiecki, LLC

A4:  Acute Dental Problems in the School Setting
Students miss 51 million hours of schools each year due to dental pain.  This workshop will explore the origins of oral pain and dental problems precipitated by oral infections or trauma.  Medical clinicians will learn to treat oral pain; accurately assess, treat, and refer patients with oral infections; recognize and triage true dental emergencies; and promote the use of protective equipment to prevent oral injuries. Medical clinicians, dental practitioners, and other SBHC staff are encouraged to attend this workshop.

Presenter: Keri Discepolo, D.D.S., Pediatric Dentist, Yale New Haven Children's Hospital

 A5:  Early Indicators of Mental Illness in Children and Youth:  Diagnosis, Treatment, and Case Management
This session will address early indicators of serious mental illness in the school age child. The presenters will provide an overview of evaluation methods, developmentally appropriate diagnostic tools, the use of current psychotropic medications, and co-management within the school setting.  Case studies will provide a framework for understanding the complexities of dealing with this high risk population.

Presenters:
Eric Arzubi, M.D., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Yale Child Study Center
Barbara Walsh Ph.D, Clinical Coordinator, PRIME Clinic, Yale University School of Medicine

Afternoon Workshops

B1:  Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment of Child Trauma:  Part II
Part II of this workshop session will provide instruction on the most common evidence-based clinical treatment approaches for treating children suffering from traumatic stress, including PTSD, in school settings.  Dr. Lang will instruct participants in techniques that are appropriate in both individual and group treatment settings. 

Presenter:  Jason Lang, Ph.D
Associate Director, CT Center for Effective Practice
Child Health and Development Institute of CT

B2:  GI issues in Children: Abdominal Pain, Celiac, High Cholesterol, Oh My!

This session will provide an overview of the evaluation and care of pediatric GI problems presenting in children and adolescents. Dr. Porto will present case discussions that will illustrate common presentations, diagnostic tests and treatment modalities. Participants will be able to outline a treatment plan for children with GI complaints and symptoms. Dr Porto is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Yale University and is a certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist.            

Presenter:  Anthony Porto, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Yale University

B3:  Mobile Dental Services in School Based Health Centers
Bringing dental services to children and youth in school settings increases access to care. This workshop will address two successful models of mobile dental care from both the clinical and administrative perspectives. Included in this workshop will be the operational, logistical, and marketing challenges of a mobile dental program. The presenters will describe the roles and responsibilities of the mobile dental staff including their integration with school personnel.              

Presenters:
Margaret Maule Drozdowski, DMD, Chief Dental Officer, Community Health Center, Inc.
Jane Hylan, MCHES, MPH, Director of School Based Health Services, CHC, Inc.
Lori Clavette, RDH, Mobile Dental Program Manager, CHC, Inc.

B4:  Mental Health Screening in SBHCs: A Roadmap for Successful Implementation for Clients and Providers 
Mental health screenings, when using a multi-disciplinary team approach, have the best chance of reaching students who might not otherwise be identified as in need of behavioral health care. This workshop will describe the successful process of initiating standardized mental health screenings as part of preventive medical care.  The presenters will address implementation logistics, specific screening tools, and referral processes leading to improved outcomes for children and youth. 

Presenters:
Kathy Sinnett, APRN, Kelly Middle School Based Health Center
Janine Geida, LMFT, Kelly Middle School Based Health Center
Faith Vos Winkel, MSW, Assistant Child Advocate, Office of the Child Advocate

B5:  Creating Calm: Skills for Stress Reduction in the Workplace
This workshop will address methods to reduce stress, increase mental clarity, and enhance coping skills that utilize breathing, meditation, and stretching techniques. Participants will learn to apply these techniques to reduce stress and take control of their own health and well-being.  In addition, this session will include strategies that can be utilized when providing care to children and adolescents.  Ms. Americo is the owner of A Little Yoga Studio in Brookfield, CT.

Presenter: Deidre Americo
Certified Reiki and Yoga Practitioner

YOU WILL SELECT YOUR MORNING AND AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS WHEN YOU REGISTER

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