By Joey Kaji, SBHA Youth Advisory Council member The following reflects Joey’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. As a senior in high school, I know that right now is a time for big changes. However, one change that is often overlooked is the shift in healthcare management. In school, I’ve heard my friends complain about … Read more
Submitted By Catherine Owen The following reflects Cathrine’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. The Fort Smith Public Schools – School-Based Health Center (SBHC) recently gave a free dodgeball to every single student at Darby Middle School, a middle school located in Fort Smith, AR. In order to promote best use of the new dodgeballs, the … Read more
Submitted By Catherine Owen The following reflects Cathrine’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Prior to Winter Break, the Youth Leadership Advisory Council (YLAC) for Fort Smith Public Schools – School-Based Health Center hosted a Holiday Hygiene celebration for students at Tilles Elementary, a neighboring elementary school. YLAC partnered with a local medical college, The Arkansas … Read more
Submitted By Catherine Owen The following reflects Cathrine’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. The Youth Leadership Advisory Council (YLAC) for Fort Smith Public School’s School-Based Health Center, has provided comprehensive education to Darby Middle School Physical Education classes. In partnership with the SBHC, they created several informative presentations with voice-overs that focus on “Responsible Personal … Read more
By Carolyn Camacho, Identity Inc. Program Director The following reflects Carolyn’s lived experiences, thoughts, and opinions. Identity’s non-clinical emotional support groups are empowering teens to help themselves and their friends manage difficult emotions. For Sandra, it was life-changing. Arriving from Honduras at the age of 17, Sandra was separated from her mother and younger sister … Read more
