Baltimore School Health Symposium

Baltimore School Health Symposium

Welcome to the Baltimore School Health Symposium! This in-person event will convene individuals and groups interested in improving the physical, mental, and social emotional health and educational success of City Schools students. Leaders from City Schools and the Baltimore City Health Department will provide updates on the current state of student wellness, school health programs, priorities, and specific needs. Panels focused on priority areas will highlight best practices, emerging programs, and opportunities for partnership. A networking session will allow attendees to share information about their work and facilitate collaboration. Next steps for citywide efforts to support student health and wellness will be identified.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. Register now and secure your spot at the Baltimore School Health Symposium!

• Welcome
• State of School Health and Wellness in Baltimore City Schools. Presented by Courtney Pate, PhD, MSN, FNP-c, Director of Health and Specialized Student Services, Baltimore City Schools
• Baltimore City Health Department Bureau of School Health. Presented by Francine Childs, Assistant Commissioner, Baltimore City Health Department Bureau of School Health

• Panel Presentations:

1. Mental/Behavioral Health
2. Immigrant Health & Refugee Health
3. Healthcare Delivery Programs & Immunizations
4. Community Connections

• Networking
• Closing

About the host:

Representatives of each of the following institutions/organizations participated in the Cross-Institution Planning Committee:

• Baltimore City Health Department
• Baltimore City Schools
• Baltimore Medical Systems
• Johns Hopkins Center for School Health
• Johns Hopkins Centro Sol
• Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
• Johns Hopkins Rales Center
• Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
• Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health
• University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics
• University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
• Morgan State University Department of Nursing
• Sinai Hospital Department of Pediatrics

Funding support for the School Health Symposium is provided by the Johns Hopkins Center for School Health.

Thanks to the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing for hosting the Symposium in their beautiful facility.

Host or Publisher Center for School Health, Johns Hopkins University