Innovative Reproductive Health Programs for Teens
This panel highlighted the unique work being implemented and supported by cities and counties that goes beyond sex education. For example, panelists will describe how Departments of Health can support peer education and leadership programs as well as social marketing campaigns empowering youth to make sound decisions regarding reproductive health. Panelists also highlighted programs that offer comprehensive medical services, social support, and youth development opportunities to pregnant and parenting teens.
Moderator:
- Aimee Thorne-Thomsen, Executive Director, Pro-Choice Education Project
Speakers:
- Julie Espinoza Garcia, LCSW, MSW, Coordinator, Maternal, Paternal, Child, Adolescent Health, Alameda County Family Health Services (View Summit presentation)
- Nyanda Labor, MPH, Director, Family Planning Initiative, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
- Loral Patchen, CNM, Executive Director, Center for Adolescent Women, Teen Alliance for Prepared Parenting, Washington Hospital, Washington DC (View Summit presentation)