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How Your Passion for Health Can Fuel Community Change

You care about health. Maybe it’s the way you look out for friends, share wellness tips, or follow new treatments before they hit mainstream news. Whatever sparks your interest, there’s power in turning that personal passion into public purpose. This isn’t about having credentials — it’s about showing up, speaking up, and knowing where your voice fits. Health advocacy isn’t reserved for experts; it’s for anyone who’s ever said, “This should be better.” And it can start right where you are. Start with What You See The easiest entry into advocacy? Pay attention to what frustrates or inspires you — then speak from it. Are parents in your neighborhood struggling with asthma triggers? Does your town lack safe places to walk or access to fresh food? Issues like these don’t need giant campaigns — they need grounded voices. As you raise yours, you might find your role mirrors the evolving roles and responsibilities of community health advocates who conne...
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases & what you need to know!

An STD, or a sexually transmitted disease, is an infection that a person can acquire through sexual contact. The causes are bacteria, parasites,  and viruses.  Unfortunately, many individuals are unaware of what sexually transmitted diseases are along with the  symptoms. This is something that anyone who is sexually active should be aware of. Everyday, more people (teens especially) despite the information that is available, seem clueless as to what STD's are and how they could contract one. There are 20 common STD's provided below (All links are clickable for additional information).




  1. Chancroid
  2. Chlamydia
  3. Genital Warts
  4. Gonorrhea
  5. Hepatitis
  6. HIV/AIDS
  7. HPV
  8. Lymphogranuloma Venereum
  9. Molluscum Contagiosum
  10. Mycoplasma Genitalium
  11. Nongonococcal Urethritis
  12. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  13. Pubic Lice
  14. Scabies
  15. Syphillis
  16. Trichomoniasis
  17. Vaginitis Symptoms


If you think you may be infected with any of the previous on the list, please contact your nearest healthcare provider. Many of these can be treated if caught in the early stages. However, not getting treated can lead to spreading the disease to other people, infertility, harm to an unborn baby or death. If you are thinking about engaging in sexual activity, please protect yourself and use a  condom. 

STD's 
What teens need to know!




Written By: Te-Shandra Haskett, MBA



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