Program
The conference will take place from 9am to 5pm at The Quest Conference Center in Columbus, Ohio. Registration and a breakfast reception starts at 8am. The conference will feature plenary and workshop sessions.
In support of improving patient care, this activity was planned and implemented by the Ohio School-Based Health Alliance and Moses/Weitzman Health System and its Weitzman Institute and is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Additional CE credits are available for dentists, physician assistants/associates, psychologists, and social workers.
Ryan Padrez, MD, FAAP
Ryan is a pediatrician and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University’s School of Medicine where he practices at both Gardner Packard Health Center and LPCH newborn nursery. At Stanford, Ryan serves in leadership roles with the Pediatric Department’s Office of Child Health Equity and School of Education’s Center on Early Childhood. Ryan is also the Medical Director of The Primary School, an integrated health and education model that serves low-income children and families in Northern California. Finally, Ryan, serves as the chair-elect for The American Academy of Pediatrics’ Council on School Health. His scholarly work, community projects, and leadership focus on the intersection and reform of primary care pediatrics and early childhood education that drive systems change to eliminate disparities.
From momentum to sustainability: What’s needed in shaping the next era of school-based health care
Closing plenary session
This panel plenary will feature state leaders from around the state discussing immediate needs, long-term strategies, and how collaboration on school-based health care can drive lasting change for Ohio’s children, families, and communities.
Panelists:​​​​​​​​​
Marianella Napolitano
Director of Population Health, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Ohio
Randy Leite
Executive Director, Appalachian Children's Coalition
Julie DiRossi-King
President & CEO, Ohio Association of Community Health Centers
Additional panelists to be announced!
Opening plenary session
From cradle to classroom: Strengthening the bridge between early childhood, families, and school-based health
Workshop sessions
Applying an integrated behavioral health model to a school-based health center: An ongoing journey of adaptations and learnings
Moderator:
Mona Mansour, MD, MS, Associate Division Director, Population Health / Medical Director, Population School Health Program - Coordinated School Strategy / Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center & University of Cincinnati
Panelists:
Lisa Belle, MSW, LISW-S, Clinical Manager, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Lisa Crosby, MSN, APRN, DNP, APP Clinical Director for Primary Care, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
F. Lynne Merk, PhD, Director of Community Integrated Behavioral Health / Staff Psychologist IV, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Niara Morrow, DSW, LISW-S, Social Worker III, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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Building resilient schools: Integrating mental health and sensory supports for student well-being
Nicole Pfirman, MEd, OTR/L, Senior Vice President, MindPeace
Susan Shelton, Executive Director, MindPeace
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Challenging roll call: Collaboration to increase school attendance
Tricia Montgomery, MPH, CPHQ, CSSYB, Quality Strategist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Natalie Zaborski, MPH, Quality Strategist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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How to grow and connect a family oriented SBHC in a multicultural immigrant community
Moderator:
Adrienne Sirbu, MHI, BSN, RN, Nursing Supervisor SBHC/School and Adolescent Health, Cincinnati Health Department
Panelists:
Nicole DeGreg, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner School and Adolescent Health, Cincinnati Health Department
Antonio Fernández, BS, Resource Coordinator, Roberts Academy, Community Learning Center Institute
Pamela Heard, MA, Medical Assistant, School and Adolescent Health, Cincinnati Health Department
Fernando Rico-Alarcon, BSN, RN, Registered Nurse, School and Adolescent Health, Cincinnati Health Department
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If it isn't written it didn’t happen: Documentation dos and don'ts for school based health centers
Jordan Burdick, JD, Associate, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
Daphne Kackloudis, JD, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
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Inside the process: Understanding policy to take action where it matters most
Sarah Kuhns, External Affairs Manager, Ohio Association of Foodbanks
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Medicaid School Program – connecting the dots with Ohio’s School Health Framework
Brittany Miracle, BBA, Ohio Medicaid School Program Administrator, Ohio Department of Medicaid
Lisa Floyd, BSW, MPA, Manager, Special Education Budget & Medicaid, Cleveland Metropolitan School District
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Strengthening nutrition access for students and families: policy shifts, community partnerships, and school-based interventions
Moderator:
Sarah Mills, MPH, RD, Senior Manager, Share Our Strength
Panelists:
Ashley Roudebush, BA, Manager, State Campaigns, No Kid Hungry
Shannon Amos, MFCS, Vice President, Agency Programs, Children's Hunger Alliance
Rebecca Grant, MD, Associate Program Director, OhioHealth Dublin Family Medicine Residency
Julie Rinaldi, BA, Executive Director, Dublin Food Pantry
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Strong roots, lasting impact: Retaining and renewing school health professionals
Jessica Woody, LPCC-S, Mental Health Director, Warren County ESC
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Tailored strategies for addressing youth nicotine use in school-based health centers