The Bridge
The Bridge monthly newsletter showcases our impact on student health and education, offering an insider's perspective on our initiatives, and transformative results.
Abstract
Abstract is our quarterly readers digest that explores student health and education through curated articles from diverse sources.
The Bridge | 2025
January 2025
Policy roundtable sparks collaboration and student advocacy; Help students kickstart 2025 with wellness; Improving oral health access
Abstract | 2025
Beyond Red Dye No. 3: Here's what parents should know about food colorings, How to protect children from wildfire pollutants, Childhood vaccination rates, a rare health bright spot in struggling states, are slipping, California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
The Bridge | 2024
November 2024
Generous funding & new name; Fresh updates for Youth Health Programs
October 2024
Salute to Student Health recap; Chlamydia Brief; Reopening of Jordan Wellness Center
July 2024
Impact Report; Salute Visionary Honoree; Save the Date for Salute to Student Health gala
June 2024
Community schools bus tour; Advocating for youth; Keeping kids active
May 2024
Social media's hidden benefits for teens; School Health Policy Roundtable
April 2024
Y2Y Health Summit; Peer mentoring program
March 2024
Peer Power brief; Younger children hooked on tech; School Health conference in Santa Clara
February 2024
Youth inspiring a healthier future; Oral Health Initiative takes big leap forward in LAUSD schools; Brush It Up! A peer-to-peer awareness event and fundraiser
January 2024
High school students and the challenges of New Year's resolutions; Brush It Up! A peer-to-peer awareness event and fundraiser; LAUSD Health Collaborative
Abstract | 2024
More than a dozen states sue TikTok, alleging it harms kids and is designed to addict them, Depression was rising among young people in Southern California. COVID made it worse, Teen Line provides support, resources and homes to teens nationwide, Tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change,Why LAUSD is betting school wellness centers can keep students healthy — and in the classroom
California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates fear it won’t pay off, Kaiser and LAFC team up to inspire students to take charge of their health, California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools, After a child’s death, California weighs rules for physical education during extreme weather; LAUSD will ban cellphone use during school day starting January 2025
April 2024
Medical costs for kids' mental health jumped 31% in 5 years, Co-use of tobacco products and cannabis is associated with absenteeism and lower grades in California high school students, Stressed parents could mean more self-harm by kids, Pros and cons of allergy immunotherapy for children, Sick days ushered into confusing new era