School-Based Health Centers

December 18, 2018

With sparse state funding, California districts get creative in addressing student health

As needs far outpace resources, districts are increasingly turning to outside partnerships to provide services that they see as crucial to a student's success.

David Washburn

November 14, 2018

Trump's proposed regulations limiting benefits for immigrants could hurt many US-born children

The Trump administration proposes to deny people green cards for using Medi-Cal or food stamps. Benefits received by U.S. citizen children cannot be taken into account, under the draft regulations. But experts say parents could pull hundreds of thousands of California children out of health and nutrition programs out of fear.

Zaidee Stavely

December 31, 2014

Funds for school health centers target asthma

School-based health centers in California will take the lead in educating school staff and families nationwide about asthma attacks triggered by dust, mold, smoke and chemical cleaning products, according to a new federal grant.