School-Based Health Center Advisory Committee


  • Chair: Steve Burnham, Children’s Physicians
  • Omaha Public Schools
  • Charles Drew Community Health Center
  • OneWorld Health Center
  • Children’s Hospital
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Creighton University Medical Center
  • Boys Town
  • Methodist Health System
  • Alegent Health Systems


School-Based Health Center Youth
Behavioral/Mental Health Subcommittee


  • Chair: Chris Kratochvil, University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Alegent Health System
  • Boys Town
  • Center for Holistic Development
  • Charles Drew Community Health Center
  • Creighton University Medical Center
  • Lutheran Family Services
  • Health and Human Services
  • Methodist Health Systems
  • Omaha Public Schools
 


COMMUNITY CHALLENGE



Of approximately 195,000 total children in Douglas and Sarpy Counties:


Estimated 82,000 children (42%) do not have a regular health care provider


Estimated 22,000 children (11%) need behavioral health intervention or treatment, but don't have access to health care