PATCH stands for Providers and Teens Communicating for Health!
We are a group of people who share a passion for raising the voices of young people in order to improve the overall health and well-being of their generation.
Follow us on social media @thepatchprogram!
We are thrilled to share that the Core PATCH Package has been recognized as a BEST PRACTICE in Innovation Station by. @AMCHP_Innovate
Its nice to have some good news to share right now! #adolescenthealth #PATCHies #BecauseTHEYaretheexperts
https://patchprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/WAWH-PATCH-Best-Practice-Release-9.10.20.pdf
The shelves at CVS have
✅condoms
✅emergency contraception
❌...but no birth control pills?
Right now, ppl ages 11-14 can get paid $75 to join this study and see if the govt should change that. See if you’re eligible here: thepillstudy.com/
thepillstudy.com
Join our research study about the way birth control is provided. You will be paid for your time!We are totally on board with updating and reframing the narrative around adolescents and are so excited about this toolkit Frameworks Institute has provided!
www.frameworksinstitute.org/toolkit/the-core-story-of-adolescence/
"Shifting from a story of vulnerability and risk to one of opportunity and discovery can ensure equitable policies and programs are put in place to support and include all young people during [adolescence]."
Reframing Adolescence and Adolescent Development
www.frameworksinstitute.org
This toolkit is a resource for communicators who want to change the narrative about adolescence and adolescent development.