Save the date! The University of Michigan Health System Adolescent Health Initiative is hosting the first state-wide conference on adolescent health in Michigan! Come join us at this one-day event as we learn how to translate knowledge on working with adolescents into practice. National and state speakers will share...
Read moreDid you know that more teens take their first drink of alcohol in June and July than any other months? With the summer months upon us, we find it important to take a close look into adolescent alcohol use and how to talk to teens about options for being...
Read moreDid you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 329,000 young women ages 15 to 19 years in the United States were reported to have given birth in 2011? Pregnancy and birth are significant contributors to high school dropout rates among girls. An...
Read moreRecent changes in adolescent risk assessment guidelines will especially impact health plans and healthcare providers. Click here join us on June 28th at 2pm (ET) as nationally acclaimed guest speakers share their perspective and real-life, hands-on experience: Mary McFarlane RN, MBA Director, Michigan Quality Improvement Consortium Blue Care Network...
Read moreRAAPS was developed to overcome some of the most common barriers to adolescent risk screening in primary care: time, provider confidence in addressing multiple risk topics, lack of risk-reduction counseling tools — and teen engagement. As a nurse practitioner working with teens, I understood the need to screen for risky...
Read moreThe new report from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics noted the teen birth rate declined 25 percent between 2007-2011—a record low. Teen birth rates fell at least 15 percent for all but two states during this most recent period of sustained decline. There are many curriculums and programs...
Read moreWe all know that the best way to improve practice and inspire each other in our work is through sharing stories of tackling tough topics, identifying hidden risks, and making a difference. We would like to invite you to share your RAAPS success stories! Your stories will be shared...
Read morePresident Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring May National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In that proclamation he calls on all Americans to make daily physical activity, sports participation and good nutrition a priority in their lives. This makes May the perfect time for teens and families to get...
Read moreMay is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month & April was Alcohol Awareness Month. To celebrate these months, we welcome our first guest blog post from St. Jude Retreats. ______________________________________________________________________ Teen pregnancy and alcohol often go hand in hand. When you drink alcohol you can often times lose your inhibitions, leading...
Read moreIf you believe in the value of pediatric vaccinations – give us just two more minutes of your time: As you may have guessed, we are passionate about reducing health risk behaviors in adolescents here at RAAPS. But before you can reduce risk – you must first identify it. ...
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