School Health Connection
Future Social Workers, Present Impact: Inside School-Based Health Internships
<p>In this episode of the School Health Connection Podcast, host Hector Murrieta welcomes three graduate social work interns who are making a meaningful difference in school-based health centers across the Inland Empire. Evelyn Paredes Topete, Naive Contreras, and Michell Perez Landeros share their journeys into social work, their day-to-day responsibilities, and the profound relationships they build with students.<br/><br/>The conversation highlights the critical role interns play in expanding mental health access, addressing basic needs, and supporting the “whole child.” From combating chronic absenteeism to connecting families with food, housing, transportation, and healthcare resources, these emerging professionals offer a fi...
