Hazel Health’s Post

Last week, our team was in Des Moines to kick off a new initiative that will expand access to high quality health care to schools, which will impact approx. 100,000 students across Iowa. This initiative is part of a $1.5M investment from UnitedHealthcare Community & State of Iowa to expand access to youth mental health services statewide. Hannah Stuelke, famed UIowa Basketball player, joined a roundtable discussion with Katie Issa, behavioral health coordinator at Des Moines Public Schools and led by Travis Gayles MD, PhD, Hazel's Chief Health Officer, to share the importance of investing in youth mental health services. Read more about our initiative and Hannah's own journey with mental health here h/t The Des Moines Register: https://lnkd.in/gkKy4mF5

Together with L.A. Care Health Plan the Los Angeles Unified School District, and Health Net through the Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program in California, we're breaking down barriers for students to have access to mental health care - and are already seeing positive results. Read more on this impactful partnership in just published by Anastassia Gliadkovskaya in Fierce Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gmeKkSh6

🎉 Big news out of Iowa! UnitedHealthcare Community & State invested $1.5M to expand pediatric behavioral health care access. Now, as over 20% of students across the state head back to class this fall, they will have access to Hazel Health's school-based telehealth services at no cost—a life-changing shift in Iowa's pediatric healthcare ecosystem. "Amid today's growing youth mental health crisis, schools can play a pivotal role in identifying unmet mental health needs among our children, connecting them to timely interventions before they reach a crisis point, and bridging their families to the broader health care ecosystem."—Josh Golomb, CEO, Hazel Health.

United for Change: A Collaborative Commitment to Youth Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Month is about moving from awareness to action this year. As leaders in youth behavioral health, we’re uniting in our shared commitment to taking action on youth mental health—not just one month a year—but 365 days a year. This year's Mental Health Action Day theme, 'Dedicate One Hour to Connection,' underscores a simple truth: feeling connected to, seen, and understood by a trusted adult is one of the most potent strategies for supporting youth mental health. Strong relationships are proven to improve youth well-being, and those same relationships enable early intervention, which is vital for mitigating the downstream impacts on unmet mental health needs. For youth and the caring adults in their ecosystem alike, it’s important to remember that it's normal to experience mental health challenges and okay to talk about the need for support in overcoming those challenges. So, take a moment to connect today. Check-in on a student, friend, or colleague. And check in with yourself. But, beyond the month and moment, remember this conversation about mental health going on all year long and remind each other that no one has to face their struggles alone. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of young people and create a brighter future for all. 💙 Backpack Healthcare, BeMe Health, Bend Health, Brightline, Cartwheel, Clarity Pediatrics, Daybreak Health, Equip, Little Otter

Our nurses are the heart of the work we do. We couldn't be more grateful for our exceptional partnerships with nurses like Monica Lisa Ferrer and districts like San Antonio ISD. Happy Nurse Appreciation Week! #nursesappreciationweek

At Hazel Health, we believe we can move whole communities forward by bridging the gap between education and healthcare. We're honored to announce that we're partnering with Uvalde CISD to support Superintendent Chohlis's vision to transform student outcomes districtwide. Thanks to the incredible support of Superior HealthPlan, we will provide access to care for every student in the district through the end of the 2028–2029 school year at no cost. "No matter where a student comes from or what they have experienced, they should have the opportunity to do and be anything they want," said Ashley Chohlis, superintendent of UCISD. "That's only possible if they attend school ready to learn. This partnership with Hazel Health and Superior HealthPlan will remove the health-related barriers to learning that keep students out of class. Providing our 4,062 students with access to care from diverse providers at no cost to families will be instrumental in helping them show up physically and emotionally ready to reach their full potential and help transform the future of our community."

Houston ISD is putting all the cards on the table when it comes to transforming student outcomes. Starting in the upcoming 2024–2025 school year, every HISD student districtwide can access high-quality care through Hazel Health as part of a continuum of supports that creates opportunities for every student to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically. "HISD is reimagining what it means to meet students' needs in and out of the classroom," said Najah Callendar, senior executive director of external engagement for HISD. "Hazel Health's telemedicine services are one of the most exciting components of our Continuum of Care approach, and we're thrilled to make these supports available to every student in the district." We're proud to work alongside the district's innovative leaders as they reimagine how they support student success.