NASBHC's mission is to
improve the health status
of children and youth
by advancing and advocating
for school-based health care
1100 G Street, NW, Suite 735
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 638-5872
Fax: (202)638-5879
Email: info@nasbhc.org
National Assembly on School-Based Health Care
Congress Introduces "Healthy Schools Act of 2009" (S. 1034/H.R. 2840) |
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In May, Senator Stabenow, along with six original cosponsors, introduced S. 1034 The Healthy Schools Act of 2009 to ensure that SBHCs would finally receive the reimbursement that they need and deserve for providing much needed health and mental health services to children and youth enrolled in these government insurance programs! Last Thursday, Representatives Sarbanes, Towns, and Dingell, along with 11 original cosponsors introduced the House of Representatives Companion bill. |
Click here to see a compelling video of the work of the organization utilizes clips from Congressional briefings, former conventions, and snapshots of committed field members. The video was aired at the 2008 Convention.
June 2009 Newsletter Available FREE - our gift to you!
In the spirit of building a movement, NASBHC is offering the June issue of its quarterly newsletter, normally restricted to members only, as a gift to the field! Read the newsletter for our policy successes and updates, convention information, and new tools and resources available to the SBHC field.
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SBHCs In the News - WV Congresswoman Supports SBHCs |
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va along with a bipartisan group of colleagues introduced the School-Based Health Clinic Establishment Act of 2009 to support comprehensive and easily accessible preventative and primary health care service to medically underserved communities at school-based health clinics (SBHCs). Click here to read the WBOY-TV and Martinsburg Journal articles |