31 Jan 2021 - 10:05
The Peninsula
Services Offered by SHCs
School Health Centers will allow school children to find more comfortable access to comprehensive medical services provided by the multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, social counselors, dietary counselors, researchers, and other professionals.
The SHCs can be established in three geographical locations, which entail North, Central, and West of Qatar. The SHC will aim to cater to school children’s needs of several public and private schools in each area. Following the introduction or establishment of SHCs, parents may consent for their children to be assessed and treated during school hours. Parents may also book an appointment with the SHCs and accompany their children.
A students’ health center design for Qatar
31 Dec 2020 - 18:18
Design for the students’ health center 1st floor
The Peninsula
By Najat Abdrabbo Alyafei, Head of Oral Public Health Operations, Primary Health Care Corporation, Qatar
The proposed School Health Centers (SHCs) are primary care facilities that mainly focus on providing comprehensive health care targeted to school children aged between 4 and 17 years old in Qatar. The existing body of knowledge demonstrates a relationship between health status, quality of life, and academic performance among school children. School children with good health are more likely to fare better in their academic performance than school children with poor health.