Development Management: Policy Brief on School Health Services in Increasing Academic Achievement

Abstract

School health services (SHS) are vital in fostering students’ academic achievement. The policy brief aims to strengthen the students’ achievement through the increased quality and utilization of SHS in anti-drug and substance abuse, dental, medical, mental health, and physical fitness. The policy brief analysis is based on a study of the quality and utilization of school health services at a state university in the Philippines. The policy suggestions were focused on unified health service standards across campuses, enhancing medical, dental, and mental health services to enhance academic performance by preventing interruptions in learning spaces and leveraging technology. Additionally, the core of this initiative is the Cenphilian AI-powered academic and health monitoring system. This groundbreaking approach integrates artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to provide personalized health interventions, real-time academic tracking, and proactive medical support to minimize health-related learning disruptions, keep students physically and mentally fit, and empower them to reach their full educational potential.  The university shall ensure that students remain healthy and engaged with their coursework through comprehensive health services. Hence, the essential services shall focus on regular health examinations, telehealth services, and strengthened health education campaigns to lessen health-related disruptions in students’ academic lives by keeping them healthy, motivated, and capable of successful educational journeys for students.