Selected Publications
Publications on the REACH School Network (also called Model Schools Pediatric Health Initiative) and related topics.
Supporting Marginalised Children With School Problems In The COVID-19 Pandemic
January 2021
In March 2020, the WHO’s declaration of COVID-19 global pandemic resulted in unprecedented public health recommendations to minimize viral spread…
The Ripple Effects Of School Closures During The COVID19 Pandemic
May 2020
For many children and their families, schools are the intersection of whole child health and development, education and community. The COVID-19 pandemic has required widespread school closures to prevent the spread of disease, impacting more than 90% of school-aged children globally….
Family fIRST, An Interactive Risk Screening Tool For Families In A School-Based Pediatric Clinic
July 2016
The purpose of this study was to create a tablet-based, social history screening tool called Family fIRST and evaluate its feasibility and usability in a school-based medical clinic…
We Need Psychologists!
January - February 2016
Paediatricians are more likely than ever to encounter patients with mental health problems on a daily basis. There is a need for investment in proven treatments, such as psychology-based interventions, for children identified with mental health disorders…
Model Schools Pediatric Health Initiative: In-School Health Clinics TDSB Report
November 2013
This report would not have been possible without funding support from the Ministry of Education as well as the co-operation and assistance of the following teams and individuals…
Novel Approach To Healthcare Delivery
August 2013
Poverty is a reality for many families living in Canadian inner cities. Canadian inner cities. There is no accepted definition of poverty in Canada…
Feasibility Study On The Model Schools Pediatric Health Initiative
August - September 2013
Objectives: To assess the feasibility and efficacy of a school-based health centre (SBHC) established at an inner-city elementary school to help alleviate barriers to accessing health care…
Model Schools Pediatric Health Initiative: In-School Health Clinics TDSB Report
This is the PhaseIV Evaluation of the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) Model Schools Paediatric Health Initiative (MSPHI). As part of the TDSB’s Model Schools for Inner Cities (MSIC) program…
Pediatric School Outreach: Clinical Needs Of An Urban Student Population
2022 Accepted to Clinical Pediatrics
