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Student Health

Student Health

Student and staff health is essential for academic success, attendance, and a positive learning environment. When we invest in student health, we invest in the future of Morgan County.

Services:

School Wellness Hub

Education/Nutrition/PA/Activities/Interactive

Riegan Gill, MPH | School Health Liaison

Riegan Gill, MPH | School Health Liaison

Morgan County Health Department

180 S. Main St. Suite 252

Martinsville IN 46151

Phone: (765) 342-6621

Fax:  (765) 342-1062

Email: rgill@morgancounty.in.gov

School Wellness Hub

Purpose:

The School Wellness Hub exists to support schools in Morgan County in promoting the health, well-being, and academic success of every student. Through collaboration, best practices, and sustainable partnerships, we provide resources, training, and support that empower and equip schools to create environments where students and staff can thrive physically, mentally, and socially.

SWH Framework: Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community (WSCC) Model:

The WSCC model is student-centered, emphasizing the importance of family and community involvement in youth health outcomes, the link between health and learning, and evidence-based policies and practices. Schools play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of youth and in establishing lifelong healthy behaviors.

Goals and Objectives:

Improve Student and Staff Health Outcomes
  • Increase student and staff attendance by increasing access to health, wellness, and preventive services.
  • Expand opportunities for daily physical activity and active learning throughout the school day.
  • Increase nutrition awareness and promote healthy eating habits through education, taste tests, and farm-to-school initiatives.

Strengthen Mental Health and Social-Emotional Supports

  • Increase awareness, accessibility, and use of school-based mental health resources.
  • Provide evidence-based trainings for staff and students on coping skills, resilience, and suicide prevention.
  • Decrease disciplinary actions by encouraging restorative practices and strengthening positive behavioral supports.

Build Sustainable School-Community Partnerships

  • Partner with schools to implement the Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community (WSCC) Model components tailored to local needs.
  • Engage families and community organizations in school wellness initiatives, events, and policy development.

State Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

The Morgan County Health Department is working toward meeting the State KPI for Student Health: Local Health Department (LHD) partner with schools, based on community need, to support school wellness policies and promote comprehensive strategies to improve student health.

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