title: The school as the center of a healthy community.
abstract: Educational institutions have long been an important focus for public health initiatives. Their readily accessible populations of young people provide an excellent forum for health education, vaccination, and other public health interventions. However, schools can also play an important role as various sectors of the community seek to build new relationships. This article explores opportunities for public health leadership in strengthening schools, an important community asset.
authors.affiliation: Concordia, Inc., New Orleans, LA 70170, USA. sbingler@concordia.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bingler
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D018672:Community Health Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003256:Community Participation; D006265:Health Care Coalitions / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D015141:Los Angeles; D011322:Primary Prevention; D015980:Public Health Practice; D012574:Schools / Q000458:organization & administration*