By Linda McCrea | Program Cordinator
Women's Health Specialists Young Women’s Leadership Institute of Northern California draws on the expertise of health service peer health educators and local social service agencies in a comprehensive program detailing STD, HIV and pregnancy prevention information in a culturally competent manner, focusing on active youth participation and sharing of health information in a peer-to-peer manner.
The Institute focuses on active youth participation and the sharing of knowledge between groups to create a dynamic interactive process that is culturally responsive. This two-way interaction has created a growing representation of youth mobilizing their communities in new and innovative ways; bringing the best minds and relevant issues to the forefront.
Women’s Health Specialists is collaborating with the Native Youth community in a “Celebrating Life” youth-led POW WOW and Health Fair that is sponsored by local and statewide organizations to highlight the issues of native youth. Former graduates of the Institute and current facilitators will be integral in the planning and coordinating of this inaugural event.
This community based event will feature Host Drum, Northern Eagle.
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