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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violecne Awareness Month
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It's Back to School!
We have all had that nervous feeling in our stomach: summer break is coming to an end, and you’re dreading that first day back. After all the days of sleeping in, staying up late to enjoy the summer nights, and no homework, it’s time to start the school year all over again.
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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month! This month is recognized as a time to look at how teen pregnancy rates have changed over time and understand why this is still an important topic.
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Teen Health Week!
The past week was Teen Health Week! Teen Health Week was created for teens to become more involved and aware of the health issues that they face all around the world.
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Teen Dating Violence
Did you know that Teen Dating Violence can be more than just physical violence? It can include emotional, sexual, or even digital abuse.
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Stress Management: Key to Well Being
A 2013 study reported 64% of surveyed teens experienced moderate or extreme stress in the past month, and 13% of teens say they experienced extreme stress levels. This statistic is drastically higher than the rates of adults experiencing extreme stress.
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Be Cuul without the JUUL
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, are battery powered devices used to deliver nicotine and flavored oils in the form of an aerosol. Most e-Cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm brain development, which continues until approximately age 25.
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Getting routine shots from your doctor is never fun, but getting HPV is worse.
Protect yourself by getting vaccinated. The HPV Vaccine is cancer prevention. Ask your doctor about what you can do to stay safe, or call 865-215-5000 to schedule a vaccination appointment at the Health Department.