Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth (VFHY)

Want to level up your communication skills? We have an Empower Series workshop for you! In this interactive workshop, you will learn all about different modes of communication, gain skills to communicate effectively, and practice what you’ve learned in small group practices. The Spark Mill's Avi Hopkins will lead this workshop on March 26. RSVP now (space is limited): https://vfhy.ink/3Dujj1c #Health #PublicHealth #Communication #Leadership

?? New workshop alert: Learn all about social inequalities that are barriers to nutrition in “Understanding the Historical Connection Between Food Access and Mobility.” Community organizing expert Qing Izmadi is back for this brand-new Empower Series workshop. Space is limited! Sign up today to secure your spot: https://vfhy.ink/43CLUfp #Health #PublicHealth #FoodAccess #FoodJustice #Nutrition

It's finally time... The brand-new Champions for Youth Podcast is here! ???? We've been working hard for months on crafting a way for all of us to continue the great conversations we have at the Champions for Youth Summit. The Champions for Youth Podcast will bring you thought-provoking conversations about public health and youth empowerment in episodes you can listen to anytime and anywhere with your favorite Summit emcee-turned-podcast host, C.J. Stermer, MBA! The first episode, featuring four Y Street youth leaders, is out now. In the snippet below, they are describing how it feels to achieve a public health win. Listen on Spotify: https://vfhy.ink/43z5j0H or Apple Podcasts: https://vfhy.ink/3QXKILZ We can't wait to hear what you think! #Health #PublicHealth #Podcasts #Learning #Community

Vaping is an increasingly popular way to use cannabis — but it’s not any safer than smoking. Nicotine vapes already come with dangers, as it’s almost impossible to know what is really inside an e-cigarette. Many vapes contain dangerous substances like vitamin e acetate, heavy metals, and even formaldehyde. Vaping cannabis adds another layer of risk. Cannabis is highly concentrated in a vape, making young users more vulnerable to cannabis-induced psychosis. It also subjects the body to high amounts of pesticides that are used on cannabis plants. These risks are especially concerning for youth, whose developing brains are more vulnerable to substances. Read more from NPR: https://vfhy.ink/3QVyxzl #Health #PublicHealth #Vaping #ECigarettes #Cannabis

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? ?????? Youth need nutritious and diverse diets to grow up into their healthiest selves. But sadly, many families struggle with food insecurity. Food insecurity is a double-edged sword: It can lead to both malnutrition and childhood obesity. Read more about the connection between food access and childhood obesity on our blog: https://vfhy.ink/3XwhVlE #Health #PublicHealth #Nutrition #FoodAccess #ChildhoodObesity

Rev Your Bev Week is almost here! Have you secured your free toolkit yet? ?? If you haven’t, don’t delay — Registration closes Monday, March 10! Early childhood educators can get a free toolkit full of activities to help your students build healthy hydration habits. Get your kit before it’s too late: https://vfhy.ink/3QKskGq Y Street #Health #PublicHealth #ChildhoodObesity #ECE #FreeLessonPlans #VirginiaEducators

Fentanyl is all over the news, and youth fentanyl prevention is one of our priorities. But how much do you really know about the deadly substance? If you feel like you need a primer on fentanyl, catch up with this visual guide from CNN: https://vfhy.ink/3Xw6GcH (PS: Stay tuned for a special event on National Fentanyl Awareness Day next month.) #Health #PublicHealth #SubstanceUse #Fentanyl #Prevention

?? We have five FREE Empower Series webinars on the calendar in March! Dive into topics including: ?? Childhood nutrition and food access ?? Team building and collaboration ?? Effective communication Capacity is limited, so be sure to sign up and save your seat ASAP. See all events on our website: https://vfhy.ink/43r95Jo #Health #PublicHealth #Learning #Webinars #Resources #Leadership #Nutrition

We can’t let Black History Month end without highlighting the tobacco industry’s history of targeting Black Americans. For decades, Big Tobacco has bombarded Black communities with aggressive advertising. For example, several studies have found that neighborhoods with mostly Black residents have more advertisements for tobacco products than other neighborhoods. This targeted advertisement is partially responsible for the 39,000 Black Americans who die from tobacco-related cancer every year. Plus, Black children and adults are more likely to be exposed to dangerous secondhand smoke than any other racial or ethnic group. Read more from Truth Initiative: https://vfhy.ink/4i70UGs #Health #PublicHealth #Tobacco #Nicotine #BlackHistoryMonth

Did you miss last month’s workshop about building successful partnerships? Here’s your chance to catch it again! Qing Imzadi joins us for this webinar all about starting and sustaining meaningful collaborations. You’ll learn strategies for successful communication, setting boundaries and expectations, and more. Join us on March 11. Register today – space is limited! https://vfhy.ink/417tq3S #Health #PublicHealth #Learning #Leadership #Teamwork