Health in Mind: Addressing Disparities at the Intersection of Health and Education

GIH Disparities Audioconference Series

Who:

• Gail Christopher, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
• Rochelle Davis, Healthy Schools Campaign
• Allison Slade, Namaste Charter School
• Candace Roney, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

What

Increasing evidence demonstrates that addressing health through the school setting can improve health outcomes and academic success among vulnerable students. A report released by the Healthy Schools Campaign and the Trust for America’s Health, Health In Mind: Improving Education Through Wellness addresses potential areas for national education and health policy change that would support school health. This audioconference revealed the report’s recommendations and how funders have become involved in this issue to address health disparities.

Resources:

• “Health in Mind: Improving Education Through Wellness” Executive Summary and Recommendations

Related Content

• Slade Presentation – Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 3643 KB
• Davis Presentation – Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, 4322 KB
• Roney Presentation – PDF document, 323 KB