"Creating Positive Public Perceptions of Young People Workshop"
Dec 12, 2007 San Francisco, CA

In this workshop, you'll learn the secret of advertisers' success and apply this insight to your own challenges. Communications research will reveal public perceptions of youth and youth programs then inform strategies and messages that build public will for youth. Discussions, worksheets and other hands-on activities allow everyone to practically apply the knowledge to their own projects.

This workshop is facilitated by Glynis Shea, Communications Coordinator for the Konopka Institute (Department of Pediatrics) at the University of Minnesota. A former Saatchi & Saatchi ad executive, she now collaborates with the youth serving community to build public will through communications.

When: Wed., Dec 12th; 8:30 – 4 Light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Where: The California Endowment Bay Area Office, 101 Second St. , 24th Floor, Sky Fold Room San Francisco, CA 94105
Cost: $25 Check to made out to: The Public Health Institute

For registration and further information please contact Owen Morse at omorse@gmail.com.

This Workshop is Co-Sponsored by the California Adolescent Health Collaborative and the Adolescent Health Working Group.

Preteen Vaccine Week is Back! Jan 20-26 2008

Mark your calendars! Preteen Vaccine Week is January 20-26, 2008. Preteen Vaccine Week is an observance that promotes recommended immunizations for 11-and 12-year olds as well as the preteen doctor visit. Preteens are at a crucial age where they're becoming more independent and seeing a health care professional now will help them make better health decisions in the future. Encourage families of preteens to schedule a preventative health care check-up.

The preteen doctor visit is an excellent time to discuss the challenges of growing up and preventative measures such as eating right, standing up to peer pressure, and getting immunized. The following immunizations are now recommended for 11-and 12-year-olds: • Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) that protects against certain serious types of bacterial meningitis and other related infections • Tetanus booster (Tdap) that also protects against diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis) • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series that can protect girls against cervical cancer in adulthood • A second chickenpox (varicella) vaccine if they have never had chickenpox

To help you promote the preteen doctor visit, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Immunization Branch developed multiple tools for providers, including reminder postcards, prescription pads, and a colorful poster to hang in your office. Order them now from your local health department! For more information, please visit the CDPH Immunization Branch website

Encourage your preteen patients to learn more about recommended vaccines by visiting www.mybestshot.org, a website designed just for them

Inaugural STD/HIV Prevention Conference Focusing on Youth and Technology
Jan 22-23 2008 San Francisco, CA

Sex::Tech is the first ever conference to focus on youth sexual health and technology! Join us at SFSU's Institute for next Generation Internet in Downtown San Francisco, to explore these exciting intersections from a youth perspective, with input from public health professionals, educators, researchers, and technology developers. Visit the website to submit abstracts, to register for the conference, and to find out more about Fresh Focus, our Sex education video contest. Sex::Tech