Prevention Connections

02/09/2021

It's not to late to sign up for our webinar with on Effectively Communicating in A New Virtual World which is happening today @ 1:00 pm! Learn what attracts the attention of our youth and how to actively create virtual conversations that will create effective change:

COVID-19 has impacted much of our daily lives, including how we communicate with today’s youth. In a time when digital communication is so prominent, are we using it to reach young people effectively? And how can we apply these best practices in real-world situations?

01/11/2021

Have you signed up for our new youth empowerment events lineup? The series kicks off tomorrow with a dynamic youth-led town hall.

Passing the Mic to the Next Generation
January 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

We, as decision-makers, make choices that impact the overall health of our youth, but how do we know if they’re the right decisions? In this one-hour virtual event, you will hear from three Virginia teens and how COVID and other issues have affected their lives and those around them.

Register today:

We, as decision-makers, make choices that impact the overall health of our youth, but how do we know if they’re the right decisions? The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) has taken great strides to center the expertise and voices of today’s young leaders.

01/08/2021

Join us next week for the first of four in a new youth empowerment events lineup!

Passing the Mic to the Next Generation
January 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

We, as decision-makers, make choices that impact the overall health of our youth, but how do we know if they’re the right decisions? In this one-hour virtual event, you will hear from three Virginia teens and how COVID and other issues have affected their lives and those around them.

Register today:

We, as decision-makers, make choices that impact the overall health of our youth, but how do we know if they’re the right decisions? The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY) has taken great strides to center the expertise and voices of today’s young leaders.

09/28/2020

Did you know that Prevention Connections & just announced the Empower Series?

The Empower Series is collection of virtual events aimed to help youth, advocates, & decision makers make healthy choices. The series will feature workshops and events on a number of topics related to making healthy choices like nutrition, to***co and ni****ne products use prevention, substance use prevention, staff development, capacity building, and more.

Empower Series kicks off today with two virtual workshops covering topics of youth va**ng and substance use, and staff development. All Empower Series virtual events will continue to be offered to attendees at no cost through December 2020.

Access events here: https://buff.ly/336i9UG

07/27/2020

Webinar Alert: Safe Streets for All

On Wed August 29th, panelists will discuss the success & challenges faced as Arlington implements complete streets projects, and how similar projects could be expanded around NoVa. Don't miss out! Register today: https://buff.ly/2ZWCCJV

Panelists Include:
Dan Nabors, Design Team Supervisor, Arlington County Department of Environmental Services
Gillian Burgess, Chair, Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee
Katy Lang, Program Director, Active Transportation, Arlington County Commuter Services

07/23/2020

Success Stories During COVID-19: Learn more about Healthy Suffolk's innovative “Garden to Go” program, which provides container garden kits for children and their families.

In mid-March, Healthy Suffolk staff became concerned that the coronavirus was going to have a serious impact on program delivery. Their planned gardening program model had included working with children and their families in group settings at their teaching/demonstration garden at the East Suffolk R...

07/20/2020

Success Stories During COVID-19: The Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries HCAT is continuing to support feeding programs to ensure youth have access to the healthy, nutritious food they need to thrive! Learn more:

The Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries HCAT (SAEM/HCAT) is continuing to support the ongoing feeding programs at the food pantries that have been established at Andrew Lewis Middle School and Salem High School through funding by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth's Healthy Communities Action Te...

07/17/2020

In case you missed it...On Jul. 2, 2020 we were joined by Dr. Brian King of the CDC as he presented on The Rise of E-Cigarettes: Implications for Public Health. Access the recording here:

This webinar was co-hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth and Prevention connections in a new webinar series for the public. On Jul. 2, 2020 we were joined by Dr. Brian King of the CDC as he presented on The Rise of E-Cigarettes: Implications for Public Health. Opening remarks on tobac...

07/15/2020

Have you heard the news? The CDC featured Y Street, the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth engagement program, in a guide of initiatives across the country demonstrating best practices for to***co prevention and control. Read the full story here:

RICHMOND, VA. – Today, youth activism is impacting meaningful social, political and environmental change and commonwealth teens are joining in on this powerful work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) included Y Street, Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth’s (VFHY) youth engag...

06/29/2020

Join us and on Jul. 2 for a free webinar with Dr. Brian King on The Rise of E-cigarettes: Implications for Public Health
Registration: https://bit.ly/vfhysocialwebinar

06/25/2020

Register today for our webinar with featuring Dr. Brian King on Thursday, July 2 at 1pm est.

Dr. Brian King will discuss the latest information on youth e-cigarette use, including JUUL, and what can be done to protect youth from this preventable health risk. The presentation will describe the evolution of the e-cigarette landscape in the United States, discuss why youth are drawn to e-cigarettes and the health risks they face when using these products, and outline actions that can be taken to reduce
these risks.

Registration Link: https://buff.ly/2Vf6deR