21st Annual Coordinated School Health Conference a Great Success
Back to Basics: Practical Ideas and Resources to Revitalize School Wellness
On June 23 & 24, 2010 over 165 participants (school teams and individuals affiliated with a school) gathered at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio to attend the 2010 Coordinated School Health Conference "Back to the Basics: Practical Ideas & Resources to Revitalize School Wellness". The conference included a phenomenal line up of presenters including opening key note speaker – Dr. Howell Weschler, Director of the Division of Adolescent and School Health at the Centers for Disease Control. In addition to a wonderful line-up of speakers, the conference agenda included team meetings, team action planning, opportunities to network with others in the state, and wellness activities for participants. Participants were challenged and inspired.
"Be Well To Be Smart" is an article that appeared in the Newark Advocate.This event was sponsored by BHSA with support from the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Health.
2010 Conference Resources:
2010 Presentations:
by Jenn Vargo, MSW, LSW, Ohio Dept. of Educationby Howell Wechsler, Ed.D., MPHby Julie Walcoff, Ohio Dept. of Transportationby Carol Gill & Laura Rooney, Ohio Dept. of Healthby Amanda McEldowney, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commissionby Howell Wechsler, Ed.D., MPHby Robin H. Gurwitch, PhD by Carrie Baker, The Ohio School Based Health Care Association
Healthy Youth, Successful Schools, & Thriving Communities
