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O F F I C E O F T H E A S S I S T A N T S E C R E T A R Y F O R H E A L T H
Spotlight on Adolescent Health
Emily Novick, MPP, Co-Team LeadDivision of Health Communications & Partnership Engagement
Office of Population Affairs
Title X National Grantee MeetingWednesday, July 17, 2019
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Focus on Adolescent Health
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program Grantee Profiles• Pregnancy Assistance Fund Program Grantee Profiles• Facts and Stats• Adolescent Health Library• Adolescent Development Explained
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Adolescent Health: Think, Act Grow® (TAG)
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What is TAG?
• A national call to action for adolescent health
• Comprehensive, strengths-based, positive youth development approach
• For organizations and individuals
• Promotes health and healthy development
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Positive Youth Development (PYD) =
• Intentional, prosocial approach that engages youth within their communities, schools, organizations, peer groups, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive
• Recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s strengths
• Promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing opportunities, fostering positive relationships, and furnishing the support needed to build on their leadership strengths
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Goals of TAG
• Raise awareness about adolescent health
• Engage and convene stakeholders
• Put adolescent health on the national agenda
• Spur action that promotes adolescent health
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TAG Sectors
• Public Health• Healthcare• Education• Social Services• Community and Out-of-School Time• Faith-based• Workforce Development
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TAG Five Essentials
1. Positive connections with supportive people2. Safe and secure places to live, learn, and play 3. Access to high-quality, teen-friendly health care 4. Opportunities to engage as learners, leaders, team members, and workers5. Coordinated adolescent- and family-centered services
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TAG Structure
5 Essentials
Action Steps Resources
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Action Steps for Healthcare Professionals
•Make healthcare offices friendly and welcoming•Ask hard questions and use risk screening tools•Make preventive services a priority•Maintain referral sources for youth with chronic conditions, special needs, and
mental health issues• Improve and update training on adolescent health•Facilitate smooth transitions from adolescent to adult healthcare settings•Be a leader in building partnerships in the community
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TAG Essential #3
• Access to high-quality, teen-friendly health care:
Access to high-quality medical and dental care, mental and behavioral health services
Access to healthcare providers who understand and value adolescents Services that are youth-friendly, culturally-competent, affordable,
convenient, and confidential are preferred by young patients. Healthcare that is adolescent-centered and involves parents but allows
for increased autonomy as adolescents reach their late teens
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TAG Resources
• TAG Playbook• TAG Talks Videos• TAG Toolkit• Research Reviews• TAG in Action: Successful Strategies• TAG in Action Webinars• Game Plan for Engaging Youth
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Coming Soon….
• 2019 version of TAG Playbook • TAG Playbook in Spanish• Montage TAG Talk video • “What It’s Like” video • Podcasts on the TAG 5 Essentials• PLAY TAG Implementation Toolkit• Find TAG on youth.gov
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Action Steps For You
• Watch videos, use and share resources from website• Use TAG for strategic planning, collaboration & training
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TAG You’re It!
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