School Health Advocate of the Month — January 2025
Congratulations to Jennifer Stensby, LVN, from Joshua ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for January 2025!
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Congratulations to Jennifer Stensby, LVN, from Joshua ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for January 2025!
Congratulations to Lauren Campbell, RN, BSN, from Frost ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for December...
Congratulations to Joanna Call, RN, BSN, from Arlington ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for October...
Congratulations to Gaby Frey, RN, BSN, from Hillcrest Elementary, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for September...
Urgent Care for Kids, Texas’ largest pediatric urgent care provider, is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its newest...
Congratulations to Carina Pecina, LPN, from IDEA Public Schools, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for August...
Urgent Care for Kids, a leading provider of pediatric care, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its network in...
Goodside Health is sharing the stories of young change-makers and allies who have taken concrete steps toward improving their communities...
Goodside Health is thrilled to announce Tasha Beaird, BSN, RN, District Nursing Coordinator at Joshua Independent School District, as the...
We Are Grateful to Be a Part of Your Team! The impact school nurses have on their students is beyond...
Congratulations to Taylor Cavazos, BSN, RN, from Fort Worth ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for...
Congratulations to Alissa Skoog, LVN, from Cleburne ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for March 2024!
Goodside Health, a renowned leader in closing the gaps in children's healthcare, is proud to announce the expansion of their...
Congratulations to Allison Walker, MSN, RN from Three Way ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for...
Congratulations to Britani Ibarra, LPN from IDEA Edgemere, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for January 2024!
Goodside Health, a leading provider of school-based healthcare, is proud to announce the success of their groundbreaking initiative, HealthyStudent Days....
Congratulations to Dana Gibbs, RN from Quinlan ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for December 2023!
Since it’s presidential proclamation in 1990, the U.S. has recognized November as Native American Heritage Month where we celebrate the...
Congratulations to Cassie Collamer, BSN, RN & Rachel Thurmond, NRCMA from Arlington ISD, on being our School Health Advocates of...
This Veterans Day, Goodside Health joins a grateful nation to honor the people of our armed services. This year marks...
Congratulations to Keyla Davila, LVN from IDEA Carver, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for October 2023!
Goodside Health is honored to celebrate National Physician Associate Week. This week is observed annually from October 6-12. Physician Associates...
Goodside Health is proud to serve more than 1.1 million students through partnerships with our school partners, including in Texas,...
Congratulations to Jeane Eads, LVN from Joshua ISD, on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for September 2023!
Friday Night Lights are Back! ... and so is SchoolMed! Whether classes are in session or just around the Labor...
Congratulations to Lauren Maldonado, Thomas "Doc" Allen, and Leah Thompson, athletic trainers from Del Valle ISD, on being our School...
The anticipation and excitement students get with the return to school sums up exactly how we are feeling at Goodside...
SportsPhysicals+ season at Goodside Health has hit its summer stride as schools prepare their campus communities for the many extra-curricular...
Today, we recognize and celebrate the Independence of America. As some of us gather with friends and family to celebrate...
Since a 2006 Presidential proclamation, June has been recognized as Caribbean American Heritage Month as we celebrate the contributions of...
Goodside Health joins with organizations across the U.S. and around the world in celebrating Pride. This year marks the 54th...
School Health Advocate of the Year & #CelebrateSchoolNurses Highlight a Busy End to 22/23. Congratulations graduates! From our team to...
Goodside Health remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country this Memorial Day. We are proud to...
As we recognize the many ways in which this diverse, expansive population group has enriched our society, Goodside Health is...
Cassandra “Cassie” Carreon, LVN, of Comstock Independent School District is the recipient of the Goodside Health 2022/23 School Health Advocate...
Congratulations to Cassandra "Cassie" Carreon, LVN, Comstock ISD on being our 2022/23 School Health Advocate of the Year!
Congratulations to 2023 #CelebrateSchoolNurses Video Submission Winners! School Nurses advocate for the health and wellness of every campus community with...
Whether their patients present with a common diagnosis or a complex care scenario, nurses help us feel safe and cared...
You are more than enough! It’s one of the many inspiring messages – this one from the National Alliance on...
#CelebrateSchoolNurses Continues, Medicaid Redeterminations & More! After two awesome events at Ferris ISD, SportsPhysicals+ season is officially underway. Contact Goodside...
The nationwide Coronavirus Emergency is set to end on May 11, 2023. This means that many with health insurance through...
Goodside Health wants to give you and your School Nurse another reason to smile! Submit a video about why you...
Goodside Health #CelebratesDiversity this April as we recognize Arab American Heritage Month. Receiving a federal proclamation for the first time...
Congratulations to Marlene Chavez, LVN, an elementary school nurse from Donna ISD on being our School Health Advocate of the...
Sports Physicals, Embracing Equity, and more March Good News. A deserving School Health Advocate of the Month, a look into...
Reimagining the pathway to care for every student! Accessing real, quality health care at school has transitioned from novel idea...
Whether it’s a staycation or an exciting family trip to the beach or to see family, spring break provides a...
Goodside Health joins the global community in calling for the continued advancement of gender equity as we celebrate International Women’s...
Congratulations to Marcia Rose, RN, the Health Services Director from Lake Wales Charter Schools on being our School Health Advocate...
Spring is just around the corner, and Goodside Health is supporting the health and wellness of schools and students for...
The Texas Collaborative Task Force on Public School Mental Health Services recommended increasing support for school counselors across the state...
Goodside Health proudly celebrates Black History Month. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) established...
From the essential role they play on campus to the hope and guidance they provide for students and families, school...
Congratulations to ShyAnne Burton, RN, Karisma Castillo, EMT-B, & Riley Carroll, LVN from Rio Vista ISD on being our School...
As the calendar turns to February and the first weeks of the new year are in the books, we reflect back...
Decreasing grades, evolving social dynamics, growing irritability, and outbursts. School administrators, educators, and parents see these behaviors all too often...
When kids are in school – where they spend as many as 180 days each year – parents and guardians...
Mental health crises can be incredibly difficult to confront, especially when they occur in an educational setting. It’s important for...
Congratulations to Margaret Gant, RN, BSN, from Fort Worth ISD on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for...
The calendar has officially turned to 2023, and our Goodside Health team remains steadfast in our commitment to the mission...
To our Goodside Health families, partners, and communities, As the fall semester comes to a close, our team at Goodside...
The Ripple Effect communities feel when children and adolescents experience mental health concerns varies greatly. Undiagnosed mental illness can often...
A telehealth program is partnering with Weslaco Independent School District to bring students and staff healthcare services and information starting...
Parents caring for children experiencing mental health concerns face an objective burden around tasks such as coordinating appointments and medications,...
From accessing and paying for services to potentially missing work and supporting the needs of the entire family, more parents...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1-in-5 children ages 13-18 experience a mental health condition, however children...
Congratulations to Martha Grijalva, ADN, RN from Socorro ISD on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for December...
As the calendar turns to December and the end of the year draws near, we reflect back on the Good...
School-based Healthcare Leader Brings Screenings, Teletherapy, Crisis Supports to Campus. Goodside Health, the nation’s leading provider of school-based healthcare services,...
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends, the Goodside Health team would like to pause a moment...
From the critical role they play in providing high-quality, patient-centered care to interpreting medical tests and prescribing medications, Nurse Practitioners...
Goodside Health joins a grateful nation on this Veteran’s Day as we honor the people of our armed services. To...
In November, Americans celebrate National Native American Heritage Month (NNAHM). This celebration is in honor of the significant contributions first...
The MolinaCares Accord invited Goodside Health CEO and Co-Founder Brian White to sit on the “Schools as a Hub for...
Congratulations to Jennifer Davis, RN, BSN from Alvarado ISD on being our School Health Advocate of the Month for November...
As the calendar turns to November and the excitement for the holiday break builds, so do concerns over a predicted...
Now more than ever, schools are doing more than their fair share of homework as they seek opportunities to bring...
From enabling patient care to back-office support and so much more, Medical Assistants (MAs) are a vital part of every...
Goodside Health joins with passionate providers, peers, advocates, and communities in putting the focus on wellness this Mental Illness Awareness...
Goodside Health is honored to celebrate National Physician Associate Week. Observed annually from October 6 – 12, it serves as...
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This June marks the 53rd annual celebration of Pride Month, or Pride for short, in the United States. Pride is...
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UCP Merchant Medicine and Goodside Health partner, Solv Health, invite Alan Stickler, Chief Technology Officer at Goodside Health, to speak...
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As Goodside Health continues to honor Women's History Month, we honor some of the outstanding women who are making an...
Goodside Health is proud to honor our team members for everything they do every day. Today, we’re excited to highlight...
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Julia wears many hats for her role as Goodside Health’s Regional Provider Lead for Florida. In addition to administering clinical care for students and staff as a provider through Goodside Health’s SchoolMed program, she directly engages with Goodside Health partner districts throughout Florida. Julia provides training and ongoing support to school health professionals and district staff to ensure they are confident using Goodside Health’s custom school-based telehealth platform. She is heavily invested in the local communities that her teams serve, and she finds time to connect with the families in their care through speaking engagements and community events.
Julia is on a mission to bring equitable access to healthcare to children throughout Florida through her work with the SchoolMed program. “Clinically it is fulfilling to be working in this capacity to provide care. As a company, Goodside Health is the leader in providing this type of comprehensive, school-based care for a reason. Passion and experience are two of our values and it shows in the way we empower schools and communities through our model of care.”
SchoolMed visits are a primary way that Julia and her team help school districts maintain a safe and healthy environment for in-person learning. “I want districts to see how much our providers care about their needs. Making sure their schools stay healthy, getting students the care they need so they can get back to class, reducing chronic absenteeism, and treating school staff in a responsible way. I want them to know we will support the families by providing education and increasing health literacy in their communities.”
Julia strives to provide a simple and seamless experience for her students and their families, and as a working mom of two young boys, she understands the demands parents face when a child gets sick. “Parents and guardians of school-aged kids are busy! I want them to know we respect their time. We follow evidence-based practices to make the best decision we can so parents/guardians are not having to seek additional care after a SchoolMed visit. We send in the prescription, if needed, so the parents and guardians can pick it up when they pick up their child from school. Parents and guardians receive all the post-visit education they need to ensure they are on the right path. They don’t need to follow up with a Primary Care Provider, get a prescription through someone else, worry about school notes and following up with the school after illness. We are on the same team, to help their child in the most effective and efficient way possible, get back to health as soon as possible.”
As a provider, Julia is enthusiastic about the growth Goodside Health is experiencing. “At our core, we’re telemedicine providers so we do not always get “hands-on” time with the students in our care. During a SchoolMed visit we are virtually relying on the school nurse to be our hands and relay their findings to us through that collaboration,” says Julia. Goodside Health has been able to expand its service offerings to partner districts in many ways, most recently offering Wellness + Sports Physicals that provide a holistic assessment that prepares students for sports participation, and so much more.
“Our in-person offerings, like the Wellness + Sports Physicals, or Whole Child Physicals, for example, give us the opportunity to physically assess the patient. It is important to the providers, and I know it is important to the students. For some of these kids, that is the only physical they will receive all year. If there is something to be caught, this is our opportunity to catch it and provide comprehensive care to keep them healthy year-round.”
Julia brings a wealth of clinical knowledge, compassion, and experience to her role on the Goodside Health team. Outside of work, Julia is a dedicated mother to two boys and is married to “the best guy I could ask for.” Despite being afraid of heights and flying, she delights in exploring the world through travel. She knows the value of a healthy lifestyle and gets up “crazy early” to work out, fueled by her love of caffeine. Julia also likes to dress to impress, but even more than wearing a special outfit, she appreciates a beautiful handbag or the perfect pair of shoes.
Paige is passionate about her work with Goodside Health because as a child, she would have benefited from a program like SchoolMed. “I grew up without access to healthcare and it only took one or two opportunities to change the entire trajectory of my future. We’re doing that for the students we serve right now.”
Paige played an integral role in launching the Wellness + Sports Physical program, which saw the first serving of students in April of 2021. “Wellness + Sports Physicals provide a way to extend our care offerings to students in need of support year-round. When we decided to execute on this idea, we had no idea what it would look like or how impactful it would be.”
The second season of Wellness + Sports Physicals is underway and the demand from Goodside Health’s partner districts has far exceeded initial projections. The true reward, however, is our providers’ ability to build relationships with district staff, returning parents/guardians, and the students who attend an event.
“I can’t tell you how many students have said to me during a Wellness + Sports Physical event at a school, ‘I get to play sports this year! I’ve never been able to because I couldn’t get a physical,’ said Paige. “That is powerful. My team has the privilege of being on the ground and seeing some of the same kids come back this year, and share with us ‘Hey, I really loved basketball I can’t wait to play again.’ Getting to see that up close is impactful.”
One of the core values at Goodside Health is adaptability. Paige and her team have had to be highly adaptable to evolve the business in real time and meet the needs of an industry that previously did not exist. “We are a forward-facing company, and our current Wellness + Sports Physical offering is the tip of the iceberg. The ways in which we can expand this program and provide healthcare to these students feels limitless.”
Paige takes pride in mentoring and has a deep appreciation for the value of education. “I love people and advocating for their growth and happiness.” When she is not busy providing exceptional care to students through SchoolMed, she teaches Critical Care for Nurses at Texas Christian University (TCU). She is a foodie and has exacting standards for coffee and burgers. Paige loves to travel, meet new people, and have new experiences, “I am very adventurous and do better when I don’t have a plan. I like to just show up and let the day surprise me!” Her guilty pleasure is Survivor, and she hopes that one day, you will see her competing as a contestant.