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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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Ask the Expert: Men's Health FAQ: Part Two
Males are often left out of the conversation surrounding their mental, physical, and sexual health due to gendered stigmatization. The...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 17, 20231 min read
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Ask the Expert: Men's Health FAQ
This week's Ask the Expert post is used to celebrate the remaining days of Men's Health Awareness Month! Males are often left out of the...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Ask the Expert: What You Need to Know About Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Q: Is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) an STI (sexually transmitted infection) I need to be aware of? A: Yes. HPV is a virus that can cause...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Ask the Expert: Side Effects of Birth Control
Q: What are the side effects of different types of birth control? A: There are many types of birth control. Check out a photo of the...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Oct 6, 20222 min read
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Join the Teen Connect Youth Advisory Board
Applications to join the Teen Connect Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year are open! Apply to join our team...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Jul 14, 20221 min read
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Ask the Expert: Birth Control Options for Transgender Youth
Q: How can birth control be inclusive of the trans population? A: People with a range of identities and orientations can benefit from...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 20, 20221 min read
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Ask the Expert: Ways to Say No
Q: If I haven’t had sex before and my partner is pressuring me to have sex, how do I tell them I don’t want to and have them understand?...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 13, 20221 min read
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Ask the Expert: Plan B
Q: Is it true that Plan B is not effective? A: No, that is not necessarily true, but timing is key! Levonorgestrel-based emergency...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
May 6, 20221 min read
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Ask the Expert: STI Testing
Research shows that increasingly more teenagers and young people are sexually active, which puts them at a higher risk of an unintended...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Apr 25, 20222 min read
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Honoring LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week
This week is LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week, where we raise awareness of the unique and important health needs of LGBTQ+ communities and...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Project Condom through a Participant's Eyes
Project Condom was not something I had ever heard of. When we first started discussing it in our YAB meetings, I was very intrigued....
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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YAB’s Tips on Surviving Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that can be a great time with friends and family, or a dreaded time with friends and family. With...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 24, 20212 min read
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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Teen Mental Health Resources
Seasonal Affective Disorder (better known as SAD) is depression that occurs to a person during a specific time of the year. Most...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 19, 20212 min read
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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, where we acknowledge and raise awareness of the problems faced by youth, families,...
Teen Connect Tampa Bay
Nov 5, 20212 min read
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