Title: "Caring for adolescents in community settings: Supporting sustainable programs through research pa rtnerships"
Spark Meetings are hosted by the Children and Youth Collaborative Network (CYCN)
The newly-created CYCN is supporte d by the Office of the Provost and designed to catalyze research by facilit ating connection and collaboration among those at Washington University who have the same end goal: To improve the lives of children. Through a series of monthly Spark Meetings\, we’ll hear diverse perspectives and approaches regarding research\, clinical care and policy implementation\, followed by discussion on how cross-collaboration across disciplines could create syne rgy and spark new advances. Interested to learn more? Looking for collabora tion?
When: Monthly
Where: Alt
ernating between the Danforth and Medical Campuses
Short Bio< /strong>: Sarah Garwood\, MD\, Professor in Pediatrics and Interim Division Director\, Adolescent Medicine (Department of Pediatrics) is a leader in c ommunity adolescent medicine and a member of the CYCN Scientific Board.
Dr. Garwood is Medical Director of The SPOT which serves adolescents in the community and has worked there since its doors opened in 2008. She then developed what is now the school-based health center in Jennings\, The SPO T@Jennings and serves as Medical Director. The SPOT@Jennings comprehensive team\, serving hundreds of patients in Jennings High School\, provides heal th and mental health resources and linkage to social services for young peo ple. Sarah’s efforts have made her a leader for school-based health in the state and beyond. She has the unique ability to translate and expand her cl inical experience to serve populations of young people in ways that work. J oin us as we hear her talk about her thoughts about interdisciplinary resea rch needs and opportunities related to improving the care and well-being of youth.
For inquiries contact Diane Wittling at ChildYouthNetwork@wustl.edu.