Teen Health 360

08/31/2025

Today, we remember those we’ve lost and honor the lives impacted by overdose💜

We stand together with compassion, free from stigma, and committed to building a future where support, understanding, and recovery are always within reach.

08/29/2025

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing Educators & Leaders at Norfolk Public Schools! 🎉

We are proud to honor the incredible educators and leaders of Norfolk Public Schools who bring the Get Real curriculum to life for more than 10,000 students through districtwide Family Life Education (FLE)! 💙📚

✨ Star Educator Award – Shout-out to 10 outstanding FLE teachers whose passion, dedication, and impact help students build healthy relationships and make informed choices:
Paul Bass, Katelyn Riedlinger, Carol Visotsky, Jason Romsak, Earle Ragland, Antonio Boone, Kortrell Askew, Nicholas Hajec, Cheryl Davis, and Evangeline Ruphael! 👏

🌟 Instructional Leader & Support Award – Applauding 12 incredible department chairs for leading the way in implementing Get Real across the district:
Kenneth Brown, Jennifer Parker, William Carter, Brigitte Robinson, Mariah Stewart, Dwayne Godette, Kurt Straub, Shelby Boyd, Angela Patrick, Tony Wright, Shelley Lomogda, and Carol Visotsky! 🙌

🏆 Champion Leader & Trainer Award – Huge congratulations to Mr. Darrick Person, Senior Coordinator for Health, Safety, and Physical Education, for guiding Get Real from pilot to districtwide success and training more than 100 health educators across Hampton Roads! 🎓✨

💡 Together, these educators and leaders are shaping the future of FLE education to advance adolescent health and health equity in Norfolk, Hampton Roads, and beyond! 🌍

08/26/2025

This week we are sharing excerpts from an excellent submission created by Anna. Anna was a contributor to our 2025 Open Call following the theme: My Health, My Choice: What does Empowering Teen Sexual Health and STI Prevention look like?

This post was designed by High School students who volunteer as a part of the Teen Health 360 Social Media Team!

08/21/2025

08/19/2025

💉 August is National Immunization Awareness Month!

Vaccines help protect you, your family, and your community from serious diseases- and they’re a key part of staying healthy at every stage of life.

Whether it’s your back-to-school shots, annual flu vaccine, or routine boosters, staying up to date is one of the best ways to protect your health.

Let’s spread awareness, not illness. 💪✨

08/14/2025

This week we are sharing excerpts from an excellent submission created by Adelapo A. Adelapo was a contributor to our 2025 Open Call following the theme: My Health, My Choice: What does Empowering Teen Sexual Health and STI Prevention look like?

This post was designed by High School students who volunteer as a part of the Teen Health 360 Social Media Team!

08/13/2025

August is National Wellness Month 💙 a wonderful reminder to slow down, care for your mind & body, and make self-care a priority.

Life gets busy, but your health matters every single day.

Our Teen Health 360 team put together a Wellness Bingo so you can have fun while building healthy habits all month long! 🌿✨

Tag us when you get BINGO!

07/30/2025

🌍💉 World Hepatitis Day |

This year’s theme is “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down” — a call to action to dismantle stigma, remove barriers to care, and fight for health equity. 🧬

📌 Did you know?
➡️ Over 300 million people live with chronic hepatitis B or C.
➡️ Only 45% of newborns received the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
➡️ 1.3 million lives were lost in 2022 due to chronic hepatitis.

It’s time to break down the silence, expand access to care, and raise awareness — because hepatitis elimination is possible by 2030. 💪

🗓 July 28 is not just any day — it’s the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist who discovered hepatitis B and developed the first vaccine.

🔁 Share this post to spread the word.

07/27/2025

July marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day - a reminder of the ongoing challenges Black women face in earning fair wages compared to their peers. This gap reflects deeper issues linked to both racial and gender inequality, including how Black women are often overrepresented in lower-paying jobs and less seen in higher-paying roles.

This isn’t just about numbers - it’s about recognizing lived experiences and the barriers many face in the workplace. It’s important for teens to know because pay equity impacts families, communities, and the opportunities we all deserve.

What can we do? Educate ourselves with compassion, support policies that promote fairness, and uplift diverse voices in all career paths. Together, we can work toward a more just and inclusive future where everyone’s contributions are valued 💪🏾✨

07/25/2025

Disability is an important part of our diverse communities and belongs at every table. Recognizing and celebrating disability helps create spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and included.

Understanding disability as part of diversity means breaking down barriers and building a world where all abilities are respected and supported.

Teens, you can make a difference! Speak up, be an ally, and include everyone in your communities- because true belonging starts with each of us.

07/22/2025

Your health. Your questions. Straight answers.

Young men face unique health challenges - from mental wellness and fitness to puberty and relationships 💬

The Young Men’s Health Site by Boston Children’s Hospital offers real, trustworthy info:
-Fitness & nutrition tips
-Mental health & stress management
-Puberty, body changes & sexuality
-Ask anonymous health questions

No judgment. Just facts you can trust.

Take control of your health today 👉 youngmenshealthsite.org

07/17/2025

Disabled youth are not just participants - they’re leaders, change-makers, and advocates shaping a more inclusive future.

From storytelling to policy, their voices drive progress and push communities to do better. When we amplify youth voices, we build power, awareness, and meaningful change.

Let’s listen, uplift, and act.

Learn more: youth.gov