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Rutland Herald Highlights Upcoming Health Heroes Workshops for Youth

August 23, 2024 by Lucy Gardner Carson

(AUGUST 23, 2024) UVM Extension 4-H has partnered with UVM Larner College of Medicine to offer a series of interactive Health Heroes Workshops for Youth for teens this fall that promote practical health and wellness knowledge, the Rutland Herald reports.

Anthony Williams, M.D., assistant professor of family medicine and assistant dean of Larner admissions (standing at far left), with UVM medical students and UVM STEM students at a Health Heroes Community Workshops for Youth session

(AUGUST 23, 2024) UVM Extension 4-H has partnered with UVM Larner College of Medicine to offer a series of interactive workshops for teens this fall that promote practical health and wellness knowledge, the Rutland Herald reports.

Students in Grades 8 to 12 may register for one or more of the Health Heroes Workshops for Youth, which will take place on the UVM campus. Food will be provided. Anyone attending all three will receive a certificate. Dates and topics are:

  • Thursday, September 19, 5–7 p.m., “Healthcare and Healthy Living: Careers in Healthcare and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles”
  • Saturday, October 5, Noon–2 p.m., “Prevention Strategies: What You Can Do to Enhance Personal and Community Health”
  • Thursday, October 17, 5–7 p.m., “What is Mental Health and Why is it Important for Overall Health?”

Visit go.uvm.edu/heroes2 to register. Registrations will be accepted until three days prior to the workshop. A confirmation email with workshop location and parking information will be sent to all registered participants. To request language interpretation, translation assistance and/or a disability-related accommodation to participate, call 802-656-7634 or email margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least three weeks in advance.

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