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Register Now!?? Designed for educators and advocates working with youth across the span of adolescence, these workshops aim to deepen our understanding of the intersections between consent, violence, and overall health. By emphasizing specificity and applied practice, "Consent in Context" expands on familiar models, exploring them through the lens of diverse contexts and real-world scenarios. For more information and registration details: tinyurl.com/letstalk25 #SexEducation #CommunityHealth #Consent

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! ?? Learn how you can help women and girls overcome barriers to #HIVAIDS treatment in your community. Visit OWH’s #NWGHAAD page at https://lnkd.in/gy-_U3q to access resources and learn more!

It's International Women's Day, a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally! As a woman of color-led organization, Cardea is proud to champion gender equality for all, today and every day. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction.

A Journey to Ending Syphilis in Indian Country The syphilis crisis continues to disproportionately impact Tribal communities. In response, The Raven Collective, in collaboration with NACCHO and Cardea Services, convened three?Regional Syphilis Partnership Summits?in 2024 to develop community-driven solutions using an Indigenous and systems-based approach. What We Learned: ??Partnerships Matter?– Collaboration among Tribal, IHS, state, and local entities is critical for strengthening care coordination and resource sharing. ??Stigma Is a Barrier?– Shame surrounding syphilis, sexual health, and substance use deters people from seeking care. Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in reducing stigma and increasing trust. ??Capacity Must Be Built?– Workforce shortages and funding limitations hinder effective responses. We need sustainable investments in public health infrastructure and workforce development. The Path Forward: ? Regular cross-sector meetings to foster collaboration and align priorities ? CHW-led outreach and education to normalize sexual health discussions ? Sustainable funding models that prioritize long-term solutions over short-term fixes Ending syphilis in Indian Country requires?community-driven, culturally responsive?strategies that honor Tribal sovereignty and integrate Indigenous knowledge. ?? Read the full report to learn how we can build stronger, more resilient public health systems: https://lnkd.in/gfzKcfG7 Let’s work together to close the gaps and advance health equity in Indigenous communities. #IndigenousHealth #SyphilisResponse #PublicHealth #TribalHealth #HealthEquity #CommunityFirst

Celebrating Meg Nolta, MPH! Meg (she/they) is a Sexual Health Training Manager at Cardea based out of Austin, TX. In this role, she is responsible for designing and delivering trainings for health professionals, helping them build skills and knowledge to improve public health outcomes. With a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, Meg has experience teaching sex education, providing HIV/STI testing, and supporting SRH-related research. Prior to joining Cardea, Meg worked as a health consultant in New York City, developing a comprehensive health and wellness program for an independent school. We asked Meg some questions about their experience at Cardea thus far: What are you currently working on? I am currently in the midst of developing a 5-day course for the Texas Department of State Health Services titled “Fundamentals of STD Intervention” (FSTDI). This course aims to equip Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) in Texas with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage STI/HIV cases, conduct patient/partner interviews, and enhance communication and contact elicitation strategies. What does it mean to be a part of the Cardea team? Being part of the Cardea team means joining a supportive and passionate group of colleagues who genuinely care about the work we do and value each other’s ideas and experiences. It’s a place where you feel inspired and motivated by the incredible people around you, all working together to advance health equity through our different projects.

Check out this feature on Best Starts for Kids' Wage Boost Pilot! Applications open until March 7 here: https://lnkd.in/gweejbqq

Highlighting resources from our partnership with The Raven Collective, LLC and NACCHO! We were honored to support three Regional Syphilis Partnership Summits and the Indian Country Congenital Syphilis Taskforce, as well as collaborating on a course designed to support the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. A Journey to End Syphilis in Indian Country: Regional Syphilis Partnerships Summit Report https://lnkd.in/gw7m9SbA We Are Part of Seven Generations: Themes and Recommendations from the Indian Country Congenital Syphilis Taskforce https://lnkd.in/gBJmHwYw Meaningful Partnerships to Support Indigenous Health Course https://lnkd.in/gFJQqY5N

With our 2025 series just around the corner, let's take a look back at last year's Let's Talk About Sex... Education workshops for experienced educators! ? Visit the Cardea Training Center to watch these offerings, free of charge: https://lnkd.in/gwuAYuZp Stay tuned to learn more about our 2025 workshops, coming soon... ??

Announcing our BRAND NEW Catalog of Sexual Health Education Services????! With over 25 years of experience supporting school districts, public agencies, and other youth serving organizations nationwide, Cardea is well positioned to work with you to implement high quality comprehensive health education in alignment with national and state policy and standards. Read now to learn more about our professional learning and capacity development offerings for educators, program and school system leaders, trusted adults, and more. https://lnkd.in/gycKsTPd #SexEd #EquityinEducation #2025WeekOfAction

It's Sex Ed Week of Action and this year's theme is Equity in Education! At Cardea, we know that when Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) prioritizes equity, it provides a powerful foundation for lifelong health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being of mind, body, and spirit—a foundation that every young person deserves. Read our issue brief, Promoting Lifelong Well-being Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education, to find out more about Cardea's history with and approach to CSE: https://lnkd.in/g5FAKtEZ #2025WeekOfAction #EquityInEducation