Calendar of Events
Upcoming SCHA-MI Training and Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Past Events
Overweight and Obesity: A Training for the CAHC Program
The Michigan Department of Community Health (Child & Adolescent Health Center Program & the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Control, Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity Section), the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics co-hosted a training for Child and Adolescent Health Centers to enhance and update your practice with overweight and obese youth including the use of the MCIR BMI Growth Module.
Participants were given an overview of the obesity problem in Michigan, current research on the causation of overweight and obesity in youth, highlights of evidenced based practices for school based/linked health centers, and demonstration of the MCIR BMI Growth Module including evidenced based support tools.
View the following presentations and handouts:
Dr. Calamaro's "Best Evidence for School Based Obesity Prevention
Dr. Gold's "Beyond Measurement: Using Clinical Decision Support in Your Practice"
Dr. Peterson and Dr. Woolford's "Childhood Obesity Expert Committee Recommendations"
Expert Committee Recommendations
Surveys for Parents and Patients 6-18 years old
MCIR BMI Growth Module
BMI for Age Percentiles Worksheets
Advocates of Healthy Weight in Children
Sample Clinic Flow
NAPNAP Changes in NP Knowledge and Behavior Following HEAT Guidelines
MDCH Coordinators' Meeting and SCHA-MI Annual Meeting
October 27-28, 2011 - Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel and Conference Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI
This year the MDCH Coordinators' Meeting and the SCHA-MI Annual Meeting and Training were combined to form a two-day conference.
MDCH Coordinators' Meeting: The first day, hosted by MDCH, was a grant requirement for all state-funded centers and programs to attend. Important program updates were provided.
SCHA-MI Annual Meeting - Heroes of Health Care: On October 28, 2011, SCHA-MI hosted a day conference complete with eight workshop sessions covering the following tracks: Clinical, Front Office/Medical Assistants, Administrative, and Youth and Parent Engagement. View the agenda.
View the following presentations:
Asthma Control in the School Age Child/Adolescent
Influences on Adolescent Sexual Behavior: A New Tool for Adolescent Health Centers
Hangin' Out or Hookin' Up: How School-Based Health Centers can Promote and Support Healthy Relationships
Youth Engagement: Parameters for YAC Engagement and Teen Volunteerism
Special thanks to our sponsors: Henry Ford Health System, Central Michigan University and Molina Health Care.
2nd Annual Project Voice: A Dynamic Approach to Youth Empowerment
May 16, 2011 - Lansing Community College - West Campus, Lansing, MI
Project Voice
is an annual gathering of youth brought together by SCHA-MI to provide youth with cutting edge learning and leadership opportunities to become positive catalysts for change in their community. Thank you to everyone who attended, helped plan, and/or sponsored the event to make it another successful SCHA-MI youth leadership conference! View photos, video, and more.
Grant Writing Workshops
April 6 and May 6, 2011 - Gaylord and Ann Arbor, MI
These workshops covered three sessions: Grant Writing 101, Writing Foundation Grant Proposals, and Grant Writing for State and Federal Funds. Participants had the option of attending one, two or all three workshops. If you are interested in hosting a workshop in your community, please contact Manuela Kress, Director of Development.
Integrating EHR in Your School-Based and School-Linked Health Centers Workshop
April 27, 2011 - Michigan Public Health Institute - ILC - Okemos, MI
The Alliance Practice and Data Management team collaborated with M-CEITA (Michigan Center for Effective IT Adoption) to facilitate discussions to prepare providers and clinics for enrollment in EHR incentive programs and meaningful use of certified EHR software.
M-CEITA PowerPoint Presentation
M-CEITA Region Map
M-CEITA Regional Extension Center Technical Assistance Participation Agreement
M-CEITA Regional Extension Center Technical Assistance Scope of Work
Medicaid EHR Incentive for Michigan Providers
Alliance ICD-10 Overview
SCHA-MI Advocacy Day 2011
March 24, 2011 - Mackinac Room - House Office Building, Downtown Lansing
A day with policymakers promoting and advocate for school-based and school-linked health centers and adolescent health. Healthy kids are better learners!
Agenda
Brochure
Legislative Appointment Preparation Guide
Legislative "Ask" Postcard
Pre-event Advocacy Webinars
These webinars are designed to help you prepare for Advocacy Day 2011 by giving an Advocacy 101 overview, talking points for meetings, and to answer any questions about the day.
Adult Webinar:
Listen or download the recording.
View the slides.
Youth Webinar:
Listen or download the recording.
View the slides.
*Please note: You will have to download the WebEx ARF player to listen to the webinars.
2nd Annual SCHA-MI Golf Outing
August 26th, 2011 -
Brookshire Inn and Golf Club, Williamston, MI 48895
SCHA-MI hosted its 2nd Annual Golf Outing. Golfers and sponsors had a great time!
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