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2023 Connection Session is rescheduled
AHI rescheduled the 2023 Connection Session, Intersections: Supporting youth, their identities, and their mental health needs across disciplines, for Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The in-person portion of the hybrid event will still take place at EMU’s Student Center.
Updated Starter Guide: Chlamydia Screening
Chlamydia screening is not always offered to asymptomatic youth and may not be offered outside sexual health visits. Review strategies and best-practices for increasing chlamydia screening rates.
New Timely Topics Modules
Recently, AHI has developed several new Timely Topics modules. Timely Topics are self-paced trainings that blend youth vignettes and subject matter experts with salient research and practice-based activities responsive to emerging needs in adolescent care. Check out our new Timely Topics on Adolescent Suicide Prevention in Primary Care, Adolescent Sexual Health for Behavioral Health Clinicians, and Addressing Adolescent Opioid Use.
Early Bird Rates End Soon – 2023 Conference on Adolescent Health
Early bird rates for the 100% youth-centered 2023 Conference on Adolescent Health end on Friday, March 31. Join us virtually on May 11-12, 2023, for two days of dynamic breakout sessions, poster presentations, youth-led sessions, and networking events.
Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunities for #AHI2023
Sponsorship & Exhibiting opportunities for the 2023 Conference on Adolescent Health are now open. The Conference’s virtual format will allow sponsors to engage with the adolescent health community more intentionally, including over 450 professionals across disciplines.
Register now at the link below.
Call for Nominations – 2023 Excellence in Adolescent Health
The 2023 Excellence in Adolescent Health Award recognizes individuals or teams who are doing exceptional work in the field. The award will be presented at #AHI2023, AND the recipient will receive a complimentary Conference registration. Nominate a colleague or yourself below.
Impact
Our Adolescent Champion Model is making a difference in health centers across the country.
Our Reach
AHI’s goal is to transform the health care landscape for adolescents and young adults. We partner with primary care, school-based health, and youth-serving organizations that have spanned across 44 states (including D.C. and Puerto Rico).
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AHI Staff, Kaleigh Cornelison and Valerie Gavrila, with Colorado Adolescent Champion Model Partners, Pat Connally and Paritosh Kaul.
