Why School Healthcare Services are so very IMPORTANT ???
Commemorating International Yoga Day 2022
Schools having a substantive School Healthcare Services in place, are most welcome to nominate themselves for Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar School Aarogyata Acclamations 2022, HERE which shall be given way on the forthcoming International Yoga Day, which also happens to be the legend’s punyatithi as well.
Schools are essential for young people to acquire knowledge, socio-emotional skills including self-regulation and resilience, and critical thinking skills that provide the foundation for a healthy future.
Access to Education & Safe and Supportive School Environments have been linked to Better Health Outcomes.
In turn, good health is linked to reduced drop-out rates and greater educational attainment, educational performance, employment and productivity.
Schools have thereby a central role to play in safeguarding student health and well being.
Many Health Conditions can be better managed or prevented if detected early. The School Environment and School Health Services provide an opportunity for time interventions across a range of conditions, including anxiety & depression; behavioural disorders; diabetes; overweight; obesity and undernutrition.
School Health Services are uniquely placed to contribute to the health and well-being of School-Age Children.
They Operate where most Children are, and they have access to Families.
They are free at the point of Use and Overcome barriers such as Transport Issues, Limited Community Services, and inconvenient location or appointment systems and therefore have the potential to better serve underprivileged populations.
They can have a positive effect on multiple determinants of health and are highly valued by Students, Parents and Communities.