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Some Thoughts on the P-Word

Some Thoughts on the P-Word

Let us show you how we are centering pleasure in adolescent sex ed with the #HealthyTeen18 Design Challenge. By Nicholas Sufrinko July 31, 2018 I have a thought. What if, despite the continued attacks from an administration hostile to providing adolescents with...

Turning 40 and Still Dreaming Big!

Turning 40 and Still Dreaming Big!

As we celebrate 40 years of Title IX, we can’t help but dream about future possibilities for continuing and expanding protections for pregnant and parenting teens!By Patricia Paluzzi, CNM, DrPH June 19, 2012As we celebrate 40 years of Title IX, we can’t help but...

Free Will for All?

Free Will for All?

Under the Affordable Care Act, employers who object to providing contraception do not have to pay for it, instead, insurance companies will be required to reach out to these employees and cover the cost of contraceptives instead of the employer.By Bob Reeg, MPA,...

What’s in a Ribbon?

What’s in a Ribbon?

Do we need a ribbon to help support the cause of teen pregnancy prevention and supporting pregnant and parenting teens? Will a pervasive symbol help motivate people to support our cause? By Gina DesiderioFebruary 8, 2012Last week, the Susan G. Komen Foundation...

Healthy People 2020: What the New Indicators Mean for Our Work

Healthy People 2020: What the New Indicators Mean for Our Work

Healthy People 2020 indicators provide national focus on a set of health issues affecting the United States. By Patricia Paluzzi, CNM, DrPH December 1, 2011October 31st at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Dr. Howard Koh, Assistant...

The State of the Union in Teen Pregnancy Prevention

The State of the Union in Teen Pregnancy Prevention

Yesterday, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address. So, what is the current state of teen pregnancy prevention? By Patricia Paluzzi, CNM, DrPH January 25, 2011Yesterday, President Obama delivered his State of the Union address. The purpose of the...

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