The quiet tragedy: Teen suicide in Juneau Mar 30, 2008
Adults might be surprised by the results, said Mary Tonsmeire, health care coordinator for the Juneau Teen Health Center. "As adults you feel like they're young - what do they have to be so depressed about? I don't think the feelings are generally understood or taken seriously," Tonsmeire said. (Juneau Empire)
Adolescents with chronic insomnia report 'twofold to fivefold' increase in personal problems Mar 22, 2008
The adolescent data was gleaned from Teen Health 2000, a community-based, prospective study of the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders among adolescents, which involved a structured psychiatric interview, demographic data on the youths and the household, as well as queries about stress exposure. Interviews took one to two hours. (EurekAlert!)
Teen's Idea Could Change Cancer Treatment Mar 15, 2008
Colon Cancer Advance Comes From Teen - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
FCCLA projects recognized Mar 1, 2008
Above: Pictured are members of the Family Career Community Leaders of America, from left, Anna-Marie Thompson, Teen Health; and Misty Powell and Ashley Tanner, Building Self-esteem in Young Children ... Her mission is to promote family and teen health; she has surveyed students about eating, exercising and sleeping habits. (Rockmart Journal, GA)
Clarke school board facesheavy choices for sex ed Feb 25, 2008
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Guide designed to help teens understand their medical privacy rights Feb 20, 2008
Dr. Daryl Lynch sees this statistic reflected in the young women he treats through a Kansas City teen health clinic. We usually diagnose two or three pregnancies a month, but in December, we diagnosed 15, Lynch said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Ladies who lunch work wonders for charity Feb 19, 2008
After an in-depth study of data and statistics on women and children in Mississippi, the Women's Fund will target three areas in the next three to five years: teen health; early child care and education; and domestic violence. The three areas can form a sort of cycle of women not taking care of themselves, pregnancies in their teens, situations where they face domestic violence, their children getting inadequate child care and education and winding up in the same bad situations as their moms. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teens' Sleep Problems May Be Chronic Feb 9, 2008
All had participated in Teen Health 2000, a study involving youths enrolled in HMOs in the Houston metropolitan area. Initially, more than 27 percent of the youths' reported having one or more symptoms of insomnia over the previous 4 weeks, the investigators report in the journal Sleep. (MEDLINEplus)
Palo Alto 'Tall Tree' award winners announced Jan 30, 2008
She was instrumental in creating the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Teen Health Line, a resource for Bay Area adolescents. She also initiated a statewide school-nurse continuing-education conference at Lucile Packard in the 1990s. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Jan 10, 2008
Contest to cover teen health. Middle and high school students are invited to create public service announcements focusing on teen health issues for the 2008 HMSA Teen Video Awards Contest. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The Real Truth About Teens and Sex Jan 6, 2008
and editor of Scholastic s teen health magazine Choices. Although she is young and not the parent of a teenager herself, she has perhaps a better perspective being closer to teens age and gaining their trust, and she has certainly worked among teens for a significant period of time. (Suite101.com)
Teen birth rate rises in U.S. - first time in 15 years Dec 7, 2007
"It's a pretty astounding increase," John Santelli, who studies teen health issues at Columbia University. "It's really a sea change, since it's been going down and getting better for so long.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lethal Cold Virus Kills Teen Nov 18, 2007
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Study: Sexual abstinence education not working Nov 8, 2007
William Willard, cofounder of the regional abstinence-based program, A Positive Approach to Teen Health, declined to address the study directly, but defended her group's efforts in 50 Northwest Indiana schools. "Our formal and informal evaluation results in teens making informed decisions about their health and futures," she wrote in a prepared statement. (Munster Times)
Is that Video game appropriate for your child? Oct 21, 2007
"Given the significant developmental differences between very young and teen-age children, the E10+ category will be very useful for parents," added Dr. Ralph I. Lopez, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Cornell Medical College, and Author of "The Teen Health Book: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Health and Well-Being.". "We expect that many of the best selling sports, racing, and adventure games will continue to receive E ratings appropriate for ages six and older," said Vance. (Digital Home)
Secondhand Smoke Hurts Kids' Grades Oct 20, 2007
FRIDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Not only is secondhand smoke a threat to teen health, it can also affect their school test scores, a new study finds. Researchers at Temple University found that 16- and 18-year-olds exposed to secondhand smoke at home were 30 percent less likely to pass standardized tests than their peers. (Health-Finder)
School wants contraceptives for 11 year olds; no parental notification... Oct 17, 2007
If the committee approves the King proposal, it would be the first middle school in Maine to make a full range of contraception available to some students in grades 6 to 8, said Nancy Birkhimer, director of teen health programs for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Most middle schoolers are ages 11-13. (The Drudge Report)
Panel to consider birth control prescriptions at middle school Oct 17, 2007
Maine has 27 school-based health centers, with 20 of them including those in Portland funded and overseen by the state, said Nancy Birkhimer, director of teen health programs for DHHS.. . (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Teen health declining, expert warns Oct 13, 2007
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Gotbaum: Clinics Still Failing To Provide Morning-After Pill Sep 28, 2007
Friday September 28, 2007. This health facility in Sunnyside was cited by the Public Advocate’s Office as one of several Queens health clinics that did not make emergency contraceptives immediately available to women. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Report: Teens Have Hard Time Finding Contraception Sep 24, 2007
Only 15 of 38 teen health clinics operated by the New York City Health tals Corp. have emergency contraception available for same-day pickup, Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum said ... As part of the study, public advocate's office investigators called 38 teen health clinics and 11 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene sites to learn if they were providing patients with emergency contraception, birth control pills and female condoms ... The office found more than 60 percent of the clinics failed... (CBS New York, NY)
Teens in Sabah smoking and having sex at early age Sep 2, 2007
Even more worrying is that the number of young girls taking up smoking has doubled from 4% to 8% in the last 10 years, Sabah Health Department deputy director Dr Mohd Yusof Ibrahim said at the launching of the Telipok Teen health Clinic here. The recent research was conducted by the Telipok Health Clinic to gauge the problem of smoking as well as the sexual habits of teenagers, which is to be used as yardstick by the department for its various public health campaigns. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
US home sales decline yet further Aug 28, 2007
" Concerns over the US housing sector, and the resulting market turmoil of recent weeks, centred on the so-called sub-prime mortgage sector. This gives higher risk loans to people with poor credit histories. Sub-prime default levels have risen to record highs over the past year in the face of higher US mortgage rates, raising fears that this could hamper credit availability in the broader market. Investor confidence was further hit on Monday after Goldman Sachs analyst William Tanona cut his... (BBC News)
Summer of rockSights and sounds of the sun-blessed Reading Festival Aug 28, 2007
" CSS singer Lovefoxxx got up close and personal with festival fans Arcade Fire must be one of the most original groups to play the festival and one of the few to have a church organ on stage. Also playing a hurdy gurdy, accordion, violins, French horns and anything percussive, the huge troupe of Montreal-based musicians were an amazing sight and sound, projecting themselves and the crowd on on-stage screens. When they reached their finale, much of the crowd was singing along with them.... (BBC News -- UK)
Demand for 'green home' rebates Aug 28, 2007
" The Campaign to Protect Rural England says it has no objection to using the planning system to encourage domestic renewable energy generation. But it believes simple energy-efficient measures in existing buildings would be cheaper and more effective in reducing carbon emissions, which contribute to global warming. Bookmark with: UK ENERGY REVIEW BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS FEATURES HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external... (BBC News -- UK)
Jackson jury orders joint awards Aug 28, 2007
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Inside the mind of the fire starter Aug 28, 2007
" Bookmark with: GREECE FOREST FIRES KEY STORIES EYEWITNESS WATCH/LISTEN RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Beijing's penis emporium Millions hit by Monster site hack 'Junk sleep damaging' teen health Hedgehogs join 'protection' list Yahoo in China human rights case MOST READ Greek MPs condemn fire response Two shot at Notting Hill Carnival Iran 'resolves' plutonium issue Yahoo in China human rights case Morocco's strongman... (BBC News -- Europe)
Tamil rebels launch naval attack Aug 28, 2007
There were 15 boats, including three suicide boats, off Delft island in Jaffna," said navy spokesman Commander DKP Dassanayake. "We have destroyed one boat," he said. Soldiers wounded Meanwhile, an army bus has been hit by a bomb blast in Colombo wounding four soldiers, one of whom later died in hospital. Three civilians were also injured, the military says. The government said the device was left on a motorcycle parked on the side of the road and blamed the Tamil Tigers. The rebels, who want a... (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo Aug 28, 2007
" SRI LANKA CRISIS BACKGROUND PROFILES HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Junk sleep 'damaging teen health' Man in 'tar and feather' attack Africa in pictures: Wildlife Early years policy 'lacks impact' Hedgehogs join 'protection' list MOST READ Wilson plea over 'suicide' claims Man in 'tar and feather' attack Africa in pictures: Wildlife Wildfires rage on across Greece Junk sleep 'damaging teen health'... (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
Fidel absent as Cuba celebrates Aug 28, 2007
" Series of articles In 2006, Fidel Castro, as he had done for decades, delivered speeches to mark Revolution Day. The transition of power from Fidel to Raul has been smooth But five days later, it was announced that he was undergoing intestinal surgery and he temporarily handed over control of the government to Raul. Since then there has been no indication of when - or if - Fidel Castro will resume his duties as president. He has appeared only in photographs and videos, although he has voiced... (Yahoo News -- Cuba)
Teen earns state honor for volunteer work Aug 1, 2007
Off campus, she landed a job as a peer educator at the Taylor Teen Health Center, which is part of the Oakwood Healthcare System. She also wanted to be a volunteer, so she looked at opportunities in the Oakwood system. (The News-Herald)
Text Messages Are Drivers' Latest Distraction Jul 20, 2007
" Wilson was referring to the death June 28 of five upstate New York teens, recent high school graduates who were killed when the SUV they were riding in hit a tractor-trailer. Using cell phone records and interviews, police learned that the 17-year-old driver was exchanging text messages on her phone moments before the crash. Now, lawmakers in New York and New Jersey are looking into whether to ban text messaging while driving. Washington state already does. Connecticut, New Jersey, New York... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Private gym for teens aims to address obesity Jul 18, 2007
Ximena Urrutia-Rojas, an associate professor of social and behavioral sciences at the University of North Texas, said emphasizing teen health is good, but is no substitute for an active lifestyle that involves the whole family. "Even teenagers who say they want to separate from parents feel motivated when parents or other adults initiate the activity," she said. (MSNBC -- Health)
New gym caters to teens, but struggles to turn profit Jul 16, 2007
"I worry that the kids that get access to this gym are the same ones on private soccer leagues."Ximena Urrutia-Rojas, an associate professor of social and behavioral sciences at the University of North Texas, said emphasizing teen health is good, but is no substitute for an active lifestyle that involves the whole family. "Even teenagers who say they want to separate from parents feel motivated when parents or other adults initiate the activity," she said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
BMH set to host adoption training Jun 24, 2007
g. Planned Parenthood), teen health centers and public and private school based health clinics. The training session will include lectures, discussion, demonstrations, team activities, video case vignettes and is approved for 6. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Serving the 'whole' teen May 26, 2007
SHERRYL PETERS/Tng those attending the open house at the new Lexington County Teen Health Center are, from left, Mary Ann Dardy, DHEC community program coordinator; Amy Green, Lexington Health Partners public relations coordinator; Lisa Davenport, HOPE - Worldwide, South Carolina Community Service; Dalila Green, area teen; Mandy Glowacki, Lexington-Richland School District Five Parents Program, and Linda O'Neill, SC-DHEC. ... New teen health center now open in Swansea ... SWANSEA -- The South... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
South Brunswick to target under-age drinkers May 19, 2007
Sue Nissenblatt, the township's teen health coordinator, said that SUDZ hopes to raise awareness about underage drinking by promoting the ordinances. "Kids are going to be celebrating (at the end of the school year) and some parents may have a tendency to look away," she said. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Little Elm to learn life lessons May 9, 2007
High school students may visit a teen health fair from 9 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Friday at the high school, where vendors will be youth-driven with interactive exhibits and a focus on careers in health-related fields. Basically [the vendors] provide the students with information on how they could pursue a career in whatever it is they re doing, Hillock said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sex ed fails to raise teen abstinence Apr 16, 2007
"This data supports what a growing body of public health evidence has indicated: abstinence-only programs don't protect teen health," said Mr Waxman. "In short, American taxpayers appear to have paid over 1 billion federal dollars for programs that have no impact.". (The Age)
MRRL adds new electronic databases Apr 15, 2007
Teen Health and Wellness, a medical database for teens. Relationship problems, depression, nutrition, addictions, fitness and more are all included with straight-forward advice and information from qualified sources. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Abstinence education doesn't work: US Apr 15, 2007
"This data supports what a growing body of public health evidence has indicated: Abstinence-only programs don't protect teen health," said Waxman, chairman of the House of Representatives Government Oversight Committee. "In short, American taxpayers appear to have paid over one billion federal dollars for programs that have no impact.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
»What goes on in and around Richmond County? Mar 3, 2007
TEEN HEALTH FORUM: 7 p.m. at King s Gate International Church, 161 Sierra Ave., Hamlet. Refreshments following the forum. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
YMCA program brings youth and adult volunteers together Mar 1, 2007
Recognizing teen health issues as a significant concern that brought Wopat, who has three grown children of his own, into the program. lus I get this great food, he added. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Mark your calendar Feb 27, 2007
The fourth annual Prom Dress Swap and Shop Expo will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Warwick Ballroom, UNCW, 601 S. College Road. Inside StarNewsOnline. (The Morning Star)
Style File: Kwain Bryant Feb 23, 2007
He has worked with young people at Teen Health Connection and as a counselor advocate with adjudicated youth at the Urban League. His enthusiasm is infectious. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
• Bill mandates more gym classes Feb 7, 2007
The proposed mandate, seen as a way to improve teen health and fitness, would require high schools to offer physical education to students during each of their four years. It's the latest round in a debate that has seen lawmakers change their minds twice in four years. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
»What’s going on in and around Richmond County Jan 16, 2007
TEEN HEALTH FORUM: 7 p.m. at Lee Thee Church, 428 Lee Thee Church Road, Rockingham. Refreshments following forum. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Library offers teen wellness program Dec 23, 2006
There will also be a new section on the library Teen Zone website, that will be dedicated to teen health and wellness. Some of the classes offered will include. (FOX 11, AZ)
Schools invite public to preview textbooks Dec 22, 2006
The options are: For middle-school health: - Glencoe Teen Health Course, published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill - Decisions for Health, published by Holt Reinhart & Winston - Teaching Health Concepts and Skills, published by Relegent For high-school health: - Glencoe Health, published by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill - Lifetime Health, published by Holt Reinhart & Winston - Prentice Hall Health, published by Pearson Education Inc. - Teaching Health Concepts and Skills, published by Relegent For high-school... (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Brits stay healthy via SMS Dec 1, 2006
As a result, the Trust is now developing a service aimed specifically at younger people providing advice about issues such as drugs, sexual health matters, diet and other relevant teen health issues. Furthermore, the SMS messages are interactive, enabling the recipient to query any health SMS they receive via text. (iAfrica.com)
'You just cannot imagine the depth of the pain' Oct 19, 2006
The biggest influence on teenagers is not their peers but parents, says Libby Cleveland, a master's-level psychologist with Charlotte's Teen Health Connection ... Libby Cleveland, Teen Health Connection. (Charlotte.com, NC -- News)
Online Extra | How to get help Oct 17, 2006
Teen Health Connection: Provides medical and mental health care and prevention services for people ages 11 to 21. 251 Eastway Drive. (Charlotte.com, NC -- News)
The in-between doctors Oct 15, 2006
Enter Dr. Rahul Saxena, a specialist in adolescent medicine, who is trained in the complexities of teen health, brain development, behaviour and psychology. He loves the energy and challenge of that age group, and the opportunity to provide the emotional and psychological support that are as much as part of his practice as medical care. (Toronto Star -- Life)
Holding the line Sep 16, 2006
"All the weight loss is simply a product of eating in moderation whatever I want. It works for me to eat small meals every couple of hours. I like to snack, I like grazing." A high school nutrition project led Ms. Oz to propose a teen health book about the diet teenagers ought to be eating. The book was written by the time she got to Princeton. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
• Journal Times Friday Finishers -- It's August, and McReynolds has already gone negative Aug 12, 2006
Simply removing soda from vending machines would be a big step toward improving teen health in our community. Thumbs up to Main Gallery. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Basketball tourney generates $3,300 Jul 21, 2006
The Summer Youth Institute is in its fifth year and has 23 new participants, along with seven returning teens from last summer, three Teen Health Facilitators who are part-time staff and three university interns, two of whom went through the program in previous years, for a total of 38, Molina said ... Interested youth submit an application and a one-page essay about themselves and their interest in becoming a Teen Health Facilitator ... Once the program begins, selected youth continue to... (Nogales International, AZ)
Tops in teen pregnancy Jun 18, 2006
Three Rivers health is starting a Teen Health Center. She also believes that we must have strong faith-based organization. (Sturgis Journal, MI)
Teen health behavior poll finds ... (Cheryl Wetzstein) Jun 9, 2006
Teen health behavior poll finds 'encouraging' trends - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper ... Teen health behavior poll finds 'encouraging' trends. (Washington Times, DC)
May critical for teen guidance as sex-laden summer nears May 22, 2006
02:24 PM MST on Sunday, May 21, 2006. By Jane EriksonARIZONA DAILY STAR. (FOX 11, AZ)
Letters to the editor for Friday, May 12, 2006 May 12, 2006
After much discussion, we agreed that it would be a teen health program. Anita Grand was a great lady who loved health care and the La Crosse area. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Play a round of golf to help out United Way Apr 30, 2006
Registration will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Teen Health Center, in Winthrop Commons on Cherry Road behind Harris Teeter in Rock Hill. The registration fee is $40. (Herald Online, SC)
Girls running for fitness, personal goals Apr 23, 2006
Registration will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Teen Health Center, in Winthrop Commons on Cherry Road behind Harris Teeter in Rock Hill. The registration fee is $40 for the summer. (Herald Online, SC)
Media Exposure Linked to Child, Teen Health, Behavior Problems Apr 5, 2006
Tuesday, April 04, 2006 By Daniel J. DeNoon. TV, movies, video games, and Internet use have serious consequences for children's health, according to a wide-ranging series of studies published in the April issue of Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. (Fox News)
Psst, there's a cook-off in the works Mar 5, 2006
The event will focus on awareness, prevention and testing for HIV/AIDS. Displays and educators from the Teen Health Center will be there. Catawba Care Coalition will offer private, confidential HIV testing from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. (Herald Online, SC)
Girls trying alcohol at higher rate than boys Feb 11, 2006
Dr. Ralph Lopez, an associate professor at Cornell University's Weill Medical College and the author of The Teen Health Book: A Parents' Guide to Adolescent Health and Well-Being, said many parents are afraid to confront their children about drugs. "I'm afraid that our parents have dropped the ball in many cases," he said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
