SHAPE America
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
If you were to travel across the United States asking schools how they approach health education, you’d get a VERY wide range of responses. Implementing systems to increase student access to health care. Providing Quality Health Education, Including Sexual Health Education. Some schools avoid the topic altogether.
Teen Health Mississippi
MAY 15, 2023
May is Sex Ed for All Month. In Mississippi, however, not all youth are provided with the sex education they need and deserve. Mississippi needs more comprehensive sex education. We are still waiting for Mississippi to move toward comprehensive sex education. There is no Sex Ed for All Month without you!
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Teen Health Mississippi
AUGUST 18, 2023
During the 2023 legislative session, Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill that takes the expiration date off the state’s current sex ed law. The law, originally passed as House Bill 999 in 2011 , says that public school districts in Mississippi are required to implement sex education. Abstinence-Only v.
SHAPE America
JUNE 20, 2023
It is, I believe, an essential part of our work as health and physical educators. vs. 9.4%) We also know that sexual health education often stigmatizes or completely excludes LGBTQ+ youth. Sarah works in schools locally and nationally, and writes and presents on various health education topics. This is lifelong work.
Teen Health Mississippi
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
This September, we’re celebrating healthy youth and whole communities through Sexual Health Awareness Month. Learn how to take charge of your sexual health this month through these resources. Sexual Health Resources Choose Your Method : This tool allows you to choose a contraceptive option that works for you. Safer Sex With ME.
Teen Health Mississippi
AUGUST 9, 2022
This week, Teen Health Mississippi (THMS) is celebrating Community Health Center Week 2022. Every year during the first full week of August, community health centers (CHCs) around the country promote and celebrate their work with various activities. by Whitney French. The daily celebrations are as follows: .
Teen Health Mississippi
MAY 15, 2023
In addition to May being Sex Ed for All Month , it is also National Adolescent Health Month. This year, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Population Affairs (OPA) has outlined four themes: Expand sexual and reproductive health information and services.
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