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Get to Know Opill!
Most birth control in the United States is only accessed through a prescription given by a doctor. However, seeing a doctor can be a...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 314 min read
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New Year, New Goals: A Realistic Guide to Healthy Weight Loss
Setting a New Year's resolution to focus on your health is a great step! Figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. With so much...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Feb 244 min read
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How to Be a Nutrition Guru!
Adolescence is a transformative period marked by rapid growth, hormonal changes, and evolving lifestyles, making adolescent nutrition...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jan 313 min read
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How to protect myself from HIV/AIDS?
December 1st is World AIDSÂ Day, a day of remembrance and awareness of the AIDS pandemic that affected millions of Americans and people...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Dec 9, 20245 min read
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How to Have a Healthy & Tasty Thanksgiving
Although it might not be Thanksgiving yet, we at Teen Connect Tampa Bay wanted to provide some expert insight into nutrition to help you...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 26, 20242 min read
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Resources Related to Hurricane Milton
Below you will find resources related to Hurricane Milton. Our team will continue to update this post as we learn more about the storm...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Oct 9, 20248 min read
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Ask the Expert: All About Anxiety
Medically defined by Merriam-Webster, Anxiety is "an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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Ask the Expert: Skin and Sun Protection Part II
The way you treat your skin now will have an impact on your skin and health in the future. Learn ways to begin protecting yourself now!
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Ask The Expert: Skin and Sun Protection
This blog post is dedicated to learning more about acne, and how to create, and maintain a skincare regime.
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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WORTH IT: New Young Adult Novel
Amy Nielsen found herself homeless and pregnant at 17 years old. She wrote her book WORTH IT to remind other teens that there is hope.
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 29, 20242 min read
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Ask The Expert: Mental Health Pt.2
In the spirit of National Mental Health Awareness month, we continue to ask those hard-hitting questions regarding mental health and what...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 23, 20243 min read
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Ask The Expert: Mental Health
During the month of May we celebrate National Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is a key determinant of your overall health....
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 6, 20242 min read
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Ask The Expert: Depression
Have you ever been sad for long periods of time or have lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? These are common symptoms of...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 26, 20243 min read
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Ask The Expert: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
What is Human Papillomavirus infection? You might be asking yourself this after a visit to your doctor’s office where you read a brochure...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Ask the Expert: Immunizations
As school begins, the weather is beginning to change, and illnesses begin to spread it's important to stay protected! One of the best...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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Women's Health FAQ Part II
In continuation with our women's health series, this blog post will follow up with when and why you should see a gynecologist, a doctor...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care
The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare represents a critical time in an adolescent's life. This transition can be overwhelming...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Women's Health FAQ
A woman's body can go through many changes throughout their adolescence and teenage years. Sometimes we don't understand what these...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Everything to Know About Men's Health
This year's Teen Connect Youth Advisory Board marketing campaign is focused on increasing condom usage among teen males in Hillsborough...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Apr 21, 20234 min read
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Ask the Expert: Finding the Right Doctor for You as an LGBTQ+
Q. As a homosexual male, what if I want to see a doctor but feel they judged me last time? A. People become doctors to help ensure...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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