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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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Graduate to Go: 2013 Local Grants
The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens ("TBFT") supports 501c3 organizations that help inspire teens to stay in school, graduate and go onto achieve their dreams. The focus in 2013 remains on specifically funding programs or experiences the enable teens to discover and eventually pursue their career and/or educational interests. Examples include, but are not limited to: college/vocational tours, academic / GED support, college prep workshops, job shadow experiences, job readiness workshops, entrepreneurial programs, mentorship programs, career exploration. Deadline: March 5, 2013
This year's HTN conference in October in Savannah, GA celebrates "Embracing Innovation" to address adolescent sexual and reproductive health and the needs of pregnant and parenting teens. Healthy Teen Network will showcase innovative strategies and research focused on adolescent sexual health, pregnant and parenting teens, and building the capacity of youth-serving organizations to sustain themselves for years to come. Think big! Adolescents' sexuality doesn't exist in a vacuum; submissions should highlight unique ways to address these issues taking into consideration other factors that exist in young people's lives that impact how they live out their sexuality, care for their families, and receive services--also known as the social determinants of health. Deadline March 15, 2013 |
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A new study has found that the teen birth rate in rural counties in the United States is nearly one-third higher than that in suburban and urban areas of the country. The new research, compiled by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, used county-level data from the National Center for Health Statistics. The data found that even though rural areas cover 75 percent of the U.S., only 16 percent of the teen girls in the country live in these areas. Even still, teen girls living in rural counties accounted for one in five teen births in the U.S. in 2010. In that year, there were more than 1.7 million girls age 15-19 living in rural counties. The teen birth rate in rural counties was- 43 per 1,000 girls - compared to teen girls living in other areas where the rate was 33 per 1,000 girls.
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Webinar Series: Reproductive Health 101 (Three Sessions)
When: Tuesdays, February 26th, March 5th, and March 12th 2:30 - 3:30PM
What: Are you new to teaching sex education, or talking with teens about sexual health? Or maybe you just need a refresher on everything that's new in the field? Then this webinar series is for you! Over the course of three sessions, we'll teach reproductive anatomy and physiology, discuss available methods of contraception, and educate you on how teens can prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Part one covers anatomy and physiology, part 2 is on STIs, and part 3 covers contraception methods. You can choose just one of the three, or attend all three for the most comprehensive training!
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 Central Valley Teen Parent Conference
When: Wednesday February 27, 2013, 8am-3pm Where: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA 93721 What: The Fresno County Teen Parent Support Consortium is proud to present the 26TH Annual Central Valley Teen Parent Conference. A conference for teen parents! Find more info here! REGION 6
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. REGION 8 The Live Well ProjectWhen: 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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