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LEAH Seeking Applicants for Parent/Caregiver Advisory Board

The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) is a Fellowship Program which trains leaders in adolescent health who are working in the fields of medicine, nutrition, social work, psychology and nursing. They are recruiting a diverse group of parents interested in leadership opportunities and improving adolescent health care to serve on their Advisory Board.  The Board will meet monthly and:

  • Collaborate with healthcare providers and teens
  • Educate health providers about the parent experience
  • Create and develop projects related to improving teen healthcare
  • Discuss topics such as:
    • Mental health and stress
    • Substance use and abuse
    • Healthy lifestyles
    • Sexual and reproductive health
    • Confidentiality and your rights 

Interested parents or caregiver can complete an application at: http://depts.washington.edu/uwleah/ by January 8, 2020 at 6 PM

See the attached flier for more information.