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Presentation on the School-Based Health Centers by Kyle Sinkoff and Katherine Schwartz of Alameda Family Services
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To: Honorable President Scott Means and Members of the Social Service Human Relations Board
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alameda Family Services partners with a medical provider to provide free healthcare to students at high schools in Alameda through their school-based health centers. Kyle Sinkoff, Director of School-based Services, and Katherine Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer, will provide a presentation on the importance of this program to Alameda’s youth.
BACKGROUND
Alameda Family Services partners with a medical provider (Native American Health Services) to provide free healthcare to students at Encinal, Alameda, and Island High Schools through their school-based health centers. These services include, but are not limited to, sports physicals, wellness checkups, mental health services, reproductive health services, etc. These services are no-cost, confidential, and offered during school hours. Currently, the program is at risk of losing its funding due to a limited amount of Medi-Cal reimbursements at Alameda High School. Kyle Sinkoff, Director of School-based Services, and Katherine Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer, will provide a presentation on the importance of this program to Alameda’s youth.
DISCUSSION
Kyle Sinkoff, Director of School-based Services, and Katherine Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer, will provide a presentation on the importance of this program to Alameda’s youth.
RECOMMENDATION
This item is for discussion purposes only. No action is needed.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelbey Neil, HHS Administrative Specialist
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1. Presentation