teen health connection
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Teen Health Connection. Mission To improve the health of adolescents by providing physical and mental healthcare, education, advocacy and research through connections with teens, parents and the community. Vision Every adolescent empowered to be healthy, safe and successful. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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TEEN HEALTH CONNECTIONMission
To improve the health of adolescents by providing physical and mental healthcare, education, advocacy and research through connections with teens, parents and the community.
Vision
Every adolescent empowered to be healthy, safe and successful.
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CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG
• Charlotte is the 17th largest city in the United States
• Mecklenburg County has a population of 969,031
• 16% of the people in Charlotte live below the poverty level
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has more than 145,000 students in 161 schools
• 50% of the students qualify for free and reduced lunch
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THE BIG PICTUREThe Big Picture is a dynamic health education and community outreach initiative that is solely written and performed by and for adolescent youth.
Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control Youth Risk and Behaviors Survey, this youth initiative addresses current trends and health-related issues facing teens today, with a focus on positive behavioral and health choices.
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THE BIG PICTURE HISTORY
2010 -2011 -
2012 & 2013 -
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THE BIG PICTURE 2014
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Every Child. Every Day. For a Better Tomorrow.
Sarah Buckner, CMS Teacher and The Big Picture Director
Shana Waits, CMS Graduate, The Big Picture playwright and performer aka Rasta Swagg
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HEAR MORE OF SHANA AT RASTA_SWAGG ON SOUNDCLOUD
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3541 Randolph Road, Suite 206Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
704-381-TEEN (8336)www.teenhealthconnection.org
Enroll in our text messaging campaign by texting teenhealth2 to 877877 Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter at www.teenhealthconnection.org
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