April 1-7, 2019 marked Global Teen Health Week. The UAB Division of Adolescent Medicine hosted a series of events throughout Birmingham based on the following themes:
Monday: Gender & Sexuality
Tuesday: Physical activity
Wednesday: Preventive care
Thursday: Violence
Friday: Substance use/Mental health
Saturday: Educational attainment
Activities included school talks, cooking demonstrations, walking challenges, and a forum on community violence conducted in partnership with the Birmingham Mayor’s Office of Peace and Policy, Birmingham Police Department and area schools. Over 500 youth participated in activities during #TeenHealthWeekBHM2019.
Tina Simpson, MD, MPH 