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 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is an HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the United States and across the Diaspora. There are four specific focal points: education, testing, involvement, and treatment. Educationally, the focus is to get Blacks educated about the basics of HIV/AIDS in their local communities. Testing is at the core of this initiative, as it is hoped that Blacks will mark February 7 of every year as their annual or bi-annual day to get tested for HIV. This is vital for those who are sexually active and those at high risk of contracting HIV. When it comes to community and organization leadership, getting Blacks involved to serve is another key focus. We need Black people from all walks of life, economic classes, literacy levels, shades and tones, as well as small and large communities to get connected to the work happening on the ground in their local areas. Getting those living with HIV or recently-tested positive for the virus connected to treatment and care services is paramount. We cannot lead Black people towards HIV/AIDS education, prevention, testing, leadership or treatment unless we love them. And, we can't save Black people from an epidemic unless we serve Black people.

   

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 NEW TeenNow California Webinar Series! Please join us for the first webinar series of 2013, Reproductive Health 101. Meant for anyone who is new to sex education, working with teens around sexual health, or someone who wants a refresher course, this three-part series will get you up to speed in no time! Pass this along to all your colleagues who could benefit from this important training! See the full details under the Events section below, or visit www.teennowcalifornia.org/events.php.

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Scholarships for pregnant and parenting teens and teens who have demonstrated leadership in the reproductive health field are offered
by TeenNow California each year. The 2013 scholarships are available online with a March deadline. (((Remember! Each scholarship applicant must be sponsored by a CURRENTLY paid TeenNow member)))
 

 

  

Words from past recipients: "School has been hard, money has always been tight, and parenthood has been exhausting. Ask me if I'd change any of it my reply would be no. All of this has made me into who I am and now I know who I want to be." -Jordyn

 

"My son completely changed the way I think. When I found out I was going to have a baby I started to care about school and my grades. All I thought of doing was graduating and going to college to become a nurse or dental assistant. I think of being a nurse because ever since I was pregnant I saw that they help people and that's what I want to do" -Estefania

 

"When I found out I was going to be a teen father I was in tenth grade...All I remember my grandmother telling me was she was not shocked and to get a job. My family was not very supportive. I am going to do what I need to do to be a good father to my daughter. I am not going to be like my parents. I am going to be there for my child." -Miguel

 
billyelliot Broadway San Diego and TeenNow Team up for Fundraiser

We are teaming up for a special fundraiser with Broadway San Diego! Purchase tickets for Billy Elliot and a nice percentage will be donated to TeenNow. Valentine gift anyone?? Purchase anytime before the show. Details below.  Promocode: TNCA  

  

Performance: Billy Elliot at Broadway San Diego   

Tuesday April 30th @7pm

Wednesday May 1st @7pm

Thursday May 2nd, @7:30pm

Friday May 3rd @7:30pm

Sunday May 5th @6pm 

 

Purchase tickets here: http://groups.broadwaysd.com/x-teennow.html 

 

Sex Ed Film Festival Los Angeles  
TeenNow California is collaborating with the California Family Health Council to host a Sex Ed Film Festival and educational forum in Los Angeles! The event will include several films related to sex education and panel discussions with local experts. The Sex Ed Film Fest and Forum is an educational event intended to promote dialogue about sex education. The event is intended to inspire young people, especially college students, to advocate for teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health programs, as well as become more interested in the sexual health, public health, and teen pregnancy prevention field. The event will be in mid-March. Be on the lookout for more info! Hope to see you there! Email [email protected] for more info
 
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Webinar Series: Reproductive Health 101 (Three Sessions) 

Hosted by TeenNow California. Member price: $35 for one session, $60 for two, or $75 for all three. Non-member price: $50 for one session, $80 for two, and $110 for all three sessions. After registering you will be sent to our events page, where you can pay for your webinar.

 

To register:

Part One: Anatomy and Physiology   https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8310074046673897216   

 

Part two: Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections   
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4739311079425583360
 

 

Part Three: Preventing Unintended Pregnancy

 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6421652930364739840 


Webinar: Common Concerns: The Impact of Contraceptive Choices and Patient Outcomes 

When: Thursday April 11, 2013, 12pm-1:30pm 

What: Women of reproductive age, coming in for a common medical concerns or chronic disease care, are more likely to be at risk for pregnancy due to the fact that many providers ignore their sexuality. These patients can be easily assessed for pregnancy risk by asking a few key questions while obtaining vital signs. Answers to these simple questions can lead to basic counseling that will assist patients in fulfilling their reproductive goals and prevent unintended pregnancy. This training will cover the necessary questions and brief counseling messages that can be given at any and all primary care visits which can pave the way for a more comprehensive assessment of your patient's reproductive needs. $75 Hosted by the California Family Health Council 
 

REGION 3

Puberty Talk Training: Teen Talk Sexuality Education
When: Wednesday March 13, 2013, 8pm-4pm
Where: Silicon Valley Community Foundation,
San Mateo Conference Center, 1300 South El Camino Real (bwtn 13th and 14th Avenues) San Mateo, CA, 94402, Conference Room #114
What: Ideal for 5th and 6th grade teachers, nurses, and community/health educators, or anyone who wants to feel more comfortable discussing puberty with preteens. Participants will receive a hard copy of the Puberty Talk curriculum. Register online. 

YTH Live: Annual Conference on Youth+Tech+Health
When: April 7, 8, 9 2013
Where: San Francisco
What: YTH Live 2013 is a two-day annual conference that brings health and technology professionals together with youth, parents and community leaders to advance the sexual health of youth in the U.S. and abroad. The conference is the only event that showcases high-tech educational content (mobile, social media, Internet) developed by professionals, highlights national and local program successes, and puts youth leadership at the forefront. The conference is expected to have 600 national and international in-person attendees. In order to accommodate those who are unable to attend in-person, ISIS will video record the keynote and plenary sessions and post them to the conference website after the event.

REGION 5
When: Wednesday February 27, 2013 
Where: Radisson Hotel, Fresno 
What: Engaging breakout sessions and a Health and Career Fair. More information to follow. For more information contact Kayla Wilson at [email protected] or Christine Villegas at [email protected] or at (559) 497-3718
 

REGION 6

2013 Southern California Sexual Health Summit
When: Thursday February 14, 2013, 8am-4pm
Where: Center for Healthy Communities, 1000 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 

What: This event is a time to share programs, ideas and best practices with colleagues across Southern California who are working to improve the sexual health of youth and adults in the region. This is an informal event designed to provide a forum for people to come together to identify some priorities and share ideas about working in one of the most diverse and populous areas of the

nation. Please bring business cards for networking activities. 

This event is made possible with support from the California Wellness Foundation (Sold out, waiting list available) 

  

Confidentiality and Minor Consent Workshop
When
: Friday March 15, 2013, 8:30am-12:30pm
Where: California Endowment, Los Angeles
What: The workshop will review practice standards and guidelines, policy issues, and other information on minor consent/confidentiality, including an overview of FERPA and HIPAA. Case scenarios for a variety of youth-serving settings will be presented for discussion and questions. Participants will receive the Adolescent Health Working Group's Understanding Confidentiality & Minor Consent in California: An Adolescent Provider Toolkit.

California School Health Centers Association Conference  

When: March 14 and 15, 2013

Where: Westin Hotel Long Beach

What: Join hundreds of health care providers, school officials, and children's health stakeholders at our statewide conference, Vision & Voice for Healthy Students, on March 14-15, 2013 at the Westin Hotel in Long Beach. In addition to the full conference on Friday, March 15,  we are offering a half day of intensive, pre-conference workshops on Thursday, March 14. The mission of CSHS is to improve the health and academic success of children and youth by advancing health services in schools. They envision a day when all of California's children and youth are healthy and achieving at their full potential.

  

Sex Ed Film Festival: TeenNow California and California Family Health Center (free)

When: March 2013  

Where: Los Angeles 

What: TeenNow California is collaborating with the California Family Health Council to host a Sex Ed Film Festival and educational forum in Los Angeles! The event will include several films related to sex education and panel discussions with local experts. The Sex Ed Film Fest and Forum is an educational event intended to promote dialogue about sex education. The event is intended to inspire young people, especially college students, to advocate for teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health programs, as well as become more interested in the sexual health, public health, and teen pregnancy prevention field. Be on the lookout for more info! Hope to see you there! Email [email protected] for more info

 

REGION 8 

63rd annual California School Nurses Conference
When: February 7-10, 2013
Where: Town & Country Resort and Conference Center in San Diego
What: Refresh your knowledge base and learn about new tools to help you in your practice. Become more aware of current issues and how this information will assist you in advocating for your students. The annual conference is the place where all of us connect and gain the information and educational programming that energizes us to work toward our students' success.

STD/HIV Update for Educators

When: Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Where: San Diego County Office of Education
What: This one-day training is intended for teachers, counselors, and school nurses who work with youth and will provide a more in-depth look at STDs/HIV including trends, transmission, consequences, STD/ HIV connection, and appropriate risk-reduction messages for this population. Available at this training will be free STD-specific resources, including "STD 101 for Teens" PowerPoint, and Making the Connection Between STDs and HIV Lesson Plans

CORE at Hoover High School
When: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 1pm-4pm
Where: Hoover High, San Diego
What: CORE changes the way we talk about sexual health. We bring together local experts, community organizations, artists and, most importantly, youth, to create a safe, empowering, positive and facts-based environment that engages youth and adults alike in a conversation around sexual health. CORE includes a resource fair and workshops for youth. 

The Live Well Project
When: Saturday March 16, 2013, 8am-3pm
Where: SD Hall of Champions, Balboa Park
What: We want to empower young women with the knowledge and confidence
they need to build strong lives for themselves.
 This inspiring day includes activities related to making young women feel beautiful on the inside and out. They will learn how to take care of their mind and bodies the healthy way. Volunteer or register a girl ages 12-19.


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