Vision and Mission

Our Vision: The Indiana School Health Network believes that every student in Indiana can be healthy and academically successful, achieve his/her potential, and have enhanced life-long well-being.

Our Mission: The Indiana School Health Network (ISHN) is a statewide coalition and clearinghouse that engages and convenes key stakeholders to:

• Promote, enhance and advocate for comprehensive, coordinated school health programs and services;
• Promote, enhance and advocate for school-based and school-linked health care including dental and behavioral health, health education and health promotion services;
• Educate and engage families, health care agencies, faith-based organizations, businesses and not-for-profit organizations about the health needs of children and youth;
• Provide a forum for professional and agency support, resource and professional development and networking opportunities for members, schools and school personnel; and,
• Enhance and strengthen inclusive community and school health partnerships.

Promising Practices

• Coordinated School Health Programs (pdf)
• School-Based, School-Linked Health Care Services (pdf)
• Other School Health Initiatives (pdf)
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