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New York City Teens Connection: a Personal Reflection on Positive Youth Development

Fund for Public Health NYC

They were the program leader for Curtis High School Teen Health Promoters Club. They encouraged us to apply as a way to build on our knowledge and interest in teen sexual health. I just applied because I was passionate about helping youth my age understand more about sexual health than what we were taught in school.

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January 16, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Initiative (Rare & Under-Served Health) The RUSH Initiative works to provide critical health information for every patient with special health care needs to the regional first-responder community in order to provide the best care possible. Exchange best practices and resources with other MCH professionals.

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LISTEN: Laura Diaz on how social and environmental stress impact children’s health

Environmental Health News

She gave a workshop on environmental justice, and she taught us about the principles of environmental justice, various frameworks of EJ and her and I, like, hit it off like it was, it was great. And so there's like, I often bring my son to our workshops, because I know that if I do, then the students can also bring their kids.

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Advancing Sexual Health Programs at Urban Indian Organizations: Best Practices, Challenges, and Solutions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Hosting community events such as health fairs or educational workshops in schools and cultural centers can increase awareness and engagement. These efforts focus on: Securing funding to expand health promotion and treatment services for urban AI/AN communities.