Recent News & Research
This policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics addresses early childhood adversity, toxic stress, and the role of the pediatrician.…
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescent and Young Women
This study highlights disparities in HPV vaccine initiation by insurance status among girls/women aged 15-24 years and by race/ethnicity among women aged over 19 years. No association was found between HPV vaccination and risky sexual behavior.…
This study demonstrates that positive well-being during adolescence predicts better perceived general health and fewer risky health behaviors during young adulthood. Aligned with the goals of the positive youth development perspective, promoting and nurturing positive well-being during the transition from…
In-Store Calorie Signs Reduce Teenage Sugary Drink Consumption
This study found that signs with calorie information reduced the probability of adolescents buying sugary beverages by approximately 40% in comparison to providing no calorie information. The most effective sign provided a physical activity equivalent and reduced the chances of…
Bullying in Schools: An Overview
This bulletin examines the connection between different types and frequencies of bullying, truancy, and student achievement, and whether students’ engagement in school mediates these factors. It discusses the results of three studies conducted in 2007 at the National Center for…
Youth Awareness of a Minor’s Right to Access Reproductive Health Services Independently
Recent data from the Section of Family Planning & Contraceptive Research suggests that youth need more information about their ability to access reproductive health care services on their own. This brief highlights findings from a recent study conducted in spring…
Upcoming Events
The Southern California Sexual Health Collaborative will be hosting a Sexual Health Summit on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the California Endowment in Downtown Los Angeles.
This event is a time to share programs, ideas and best practices with colleagues across…
CAHC hosts a Minor Consent and Confidentiality Training on January 19, 2012 in San Luis Obispo. The workshop will review practice standards and guidelines, policy issues, and other information on minor consent/confidentiality, including an overview of FERPA and HIPAA. Case scenarios…
This training takes places Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 8:30AM-4:30PM at the California Endowment Conference Center in downtown Oakland. This event is sponsored by the Alameda County STDs Community Interventions Program (SCIP), the California Adolescent Health Collaborative, the Alameda County Maternal,…
CAHC invites you to a panel discussion and the launch of a public awareness campaign on January 31st at 11am to prevent abuse in teen relationships. Panelists include Elizabeth Miller, Lisa Fujie Parks and Melanie M. Natividad. The event takes…
ASHWG Core Competencies
Developed by the Adolescent Sexual Health Working Group (ASHWG), these resources are specifically intended for adult providers and educators of adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
CA Adolescent Data Set
A collection of county-specific data about the health status of adolescents in Excel format








