sign up for news   DONATE

Children's Health Fund: Access to Healthcare for Children Living in Underserved Communities
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • History
    • Finances & Annual Reports
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Advisory Board
  • What We Do
    • Priorities
    • National Network Partners
    • Healthy & Ready to Learn
    • Policy & Health Advocacy
    • COVID-19 Response
    • Free Health Ed Materials
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporations & Foundations
    • Employee Giving
    • Yankees Home Run Club
    • Upcoming Events
  • News
    • Media Contact
    • Blogs
    • Statements & News Releases
    • Media Coverage
    • Read us on
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • History
    • Finances & Annual Reports
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Advisory Board
  • What We Do
    • Priorities
    • National Network Partners
    • Healthy & Ready to Learn
    • Policy & Health Advocacy
    • COVID-19 Response
    • Free Health Ed Materials
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Planned Giving
    • Corporations & Foundations
    • Employee Giving
    • Yankees Home Run Club
    • Upcoming Events
  • News
    • Media Contact
    • Blogs
    • Statements & News Releases
    • Media Coverage
    • Read us on
  • Donate
January 17, 2018

New Report Shows Majority of US States Fail to Require Adequate Health Screenings for Students By Dennis Walto

Today, Children’s Health Fund published a report in the Public Library of Science (PLOS-One) titled “Missed Opportunities,” revealing that an alarming majority of US states fail to require adequate health screenings for school-aged children. Findings from the report, featured by Reuters, present evidence that asserts states are not doing an equal or adequate job ensuring that children go to school healthy, and if children are not healthy, they are not ready to learn once in the classroom.

We have known for many years that education is the key to unlocking the pathway out of poverty – and with this study, the intersection of health and education has become even clearer.

Children’s Health Fund has identified seven common, manageable health conditions, referred to as ‘health barriers to learning’, which cause children to have difficulty in school. Treating any of these health conditions – which include uncorrected vision problems, unaddressed hearing problems, uncontrolled asthma, mental health and behavioral problems, dental pain, persistent hunger, and effects of lead exposure – can be a positive factor in not only reducing absenteeism, but making sure that when in the classroom children can see the board, and pay better attention in class. Evidence shows us that reducing these health barriers to learning will result in better educational outcomes and Children’s Health Fund is committed to making sure these health barriers are known, and that parents are empowered to do something about them.

We hope you will read our report here which includes our suggestion of implementing mandatory state-level screening forms. Join us now in inspiring change in our schools. If we are able to act together as a nation today, our children will have brighter opportunities tomorrow.

  • Thank you NY Assembly Member @KarinesReyes87 for your ongoing support and leadership to expand #medicaid for… twitter.com/i/web/status/16184…

    January 26, 2023 2:27 am

  • The @AmerAcadPeds recently updated its recommendations for treating #childhood #obesity, which underscores that tre… twitter.com/i/web/status/16182…

    January 25, 2023 1:25 pm

  • Please join CHF president and CEO @DocArturoPH on 2/23 at 2pm ET for a conversation with national experts about th… twitter.com/i/web/status/16179…

    January 24, 2023 6:20 pm

  • #CHFund co-founders & board members @IrwinRedlenerMD @kredlener joined CHF staff last week to discuss our organizat… twitter.com/i/web/status/16176…

    January 23, 2023 8:22 pm

  • CHF applauds the recent plan introduced by @GovKathyHochul to support #mentalhealth in vulnerable youth by increasi… twitter.com/i/web/status/16164…

    January 20, 2023 4:00 pm

Donate
Donor Privacy Policy
Latest News
Finances
Privacy Policy
Child Protection Policy
Job Opportunities
Contact


Children's Health Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit.

An Organization You Can Trust
 

Find Out More

 
Charity Navigator Charity Watch Better Business Bureau Guidestar Platinum Seal

© 2021 Children's Health Fund. All rights reserved.