What Is ESHE…and Do I Really Need Another Acronym in My Life?
Date: January 23rd, 2014
By: Valerie Sedivy
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The field of sexual health, like so many others, is loaded with acronyms. To describe programs, we have EBI (Evidence Based Interventions), EBP (Evidence-Based Programs), and CSE (Comprehensive Sex Education), just to name a few. And now we have a new one in the mix: ESHE, or Exemplary Sexual Health Education. It’s worth learning this…
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Sharing Information Online in the Age of Apomediation
Date: December 13th, 2013
By: Gina Desiderio
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Whether you know it or not, you’re living in the age of apomediation. According to Dr. Dan O’Connor, apomediation means: “mediated by people to the side of you or all around you, from the Latin ‘apo’ meaning to stand by… It describes the morass—the extraordinary number of voices, sites, blogs, tweet feeds, etc.—that are available…
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All EC ≠ All Female Bodies
Date: November 27th, 2013
By: Alex Eisler
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The name of the game is to make “the healthy choice, the easy choice.” And we’re excited women can (finally) buy emergency contraception (EC) over the counter! More options, more resources, and removing barriers = awesome, right?! Not so fast. We talk about EC as a workable option for just about anyone who wants it.…
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Who Should Do the Telling?
Date: November 25th, 2013
By: Healthy Teen Network
“You know, it’s a really sensitive subject. And it’s really hard news for people to get.” So says Anna Halloran, who works for Spokane Regional Health District in eastern Washington. For patients who have tested positive for gonorrhea, the health department now offers a service to provide anonymous notification to their former sexual partners. “People don’t necessarily do…
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How & Where Healthy Teens Live, Learn, & Play: A 360° Approach
Date: November 14th, 2013
By: Gina Desiderio
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When researching the effective characteristics of sexuality education programs, Dr. Douglas Kirby noted that while programs addressing individual knowledge, attitudes, and skills are important, they are not sufficient in reaching positive health outcomes: “Communities should not rely solely on these programs to address problems of HIV, other STIs, and pregnancy but should view them as…
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Applauding AAP’s Policy Statement on Condom Use by Adolescents
Date: November 5th, 2013
By: Pat Paluzzi
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Healthy Teen Network applauds the American Academy of Pediatric’ s recently released policy statement on Condom Use Among Adolescents. The policy statement offers a thorough background and description of condom use in the United States and provides relevant recommendations for the field. Healthy Teen Network is particularly pleased to see the ecological approach to promoting condom…
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Meet the Trainers
Date: May 23rd, 2013
By: Gina Desiderio
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After a recent training conducted by Healthy Teen Network, we received an incredibly nice thank you email that, among other welcome words of praise, included the following: “Something much larger than learning correct facilitation techniques happened with the group that I am sure you are aware of—a real training team was created with a group…
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Remembering Doug Kirby
Date: April 25th, 2013
By: Gina Desiderio
On Wednesday, March 25, family, friends, and colleagues gathered to remember Douglas Kirby, PhD, after his passing, Saturday, December 22, 2012. The service provided the opportunity for friends to share memories and anecdotes about Doug. Below are some excerpts from the tributes, with links to video clips, as well. Pat Paluzzi, President and CEO, Healthy…
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A Tremendous Loss for Our Field
Date: December 24th, 2012
By: Gina Desiderio
It is with a heavy heart that Healthy Teen Network shares the news that our respected colleague, Douglas Kirby, PhD, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and his daughter, Katherine, and son, Cameron. A memorial service will be held for Doug on Saturday, January 5th, 2013, at 2:00pm…
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One Third Is Too Much
Date: December 19th, 2012
By: Gina Desiderio
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As most of us in the field know, teen pregnancy rates have hit record lows over the past couple years. The teen birth rate for girls aged 15-19 decreased 9% between 2009 and 2010, from 37.9 births per 1,000 to 34.3 per 1,000. This is the largest decline recorded in a single year since 1946-47, and…
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