Students' health is significantly linked to academic achievement. The Department of Youth Health and Wellness is committed to ensuring that all students, including those with medical and mental health concerns, achieve academic success by leveraging various partnerships with school districts, medical facilities, and community-based organizations. In addition, we provide technical assistance to school districts in coordinating care for students returning to school after hospitalization or absences due to medical reasons.
We recognize that schools play an essential role in promoting the health and wellness of students and helping them build lifelong healthy behaviors. The Department of Youth Health and Wellness supports countywide and partner health-related initiatives, including physical health, mental health, oral/dental health, sexual health, and vision health.
