Adolescence is an exciting time of physical and emotional growth and self-discovery. It is also a time of increasing independence and challenges, as teenagers begin to experience the world as young adults. Our providers use this time to nurture a teenager’s development, and can help when there are significant concerns.
Teens
Adolescent Health
The teenage years can be filled with uncertainty for both the teens and their parents. We offer teens a safe place where their health needs and questions can be addressed in a confidential way, while at the same time working to facilitate communication with parents.
Out of respect for a teenager’s privacy and emerging role in personal decision-making, a portion of time during adolescent check-ups will be offered as one-on-one time with their provider.
To help address the physical, emotional and social needs of our teens here are some of the services we offer:
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Annual well checkups
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Sports physicals
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Cholesterol screens
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Depression Screens
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Adolescent immunizations
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Nutrition
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Drug and alcohol counseling
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School issues
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ADHD
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GYN issues
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STI screens
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Acne
Links for Parents & Teens
Parent and Teen:
AAP Teen Health
AAP Teen
AAP Young Adult
Girls:
Young Women's Health
Guys:
Young Men's Health
Body Image:
National Eating Disorders
Concussion:
CDC: Concussions
Depression/Suicide Prevention:
AAP Stop Teen Suicide
National Suicide Hotline
Facebook Safety:
https://www.facebook.com/safety/groups/parents/
Going to College:
Taking the Stress Out of College
Internet Safety:
AAP- The Internet and Your Family
Sexually Transmitted Diseases:
AAP Sexually Transmitted Diseases
NIH Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Substance Abuse:
AAP Teen Substance Abuse
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Teen Vaccines:
CDC- Healthy Youth
CHOP Vaccine Education Center
Texting and Driving- take the pledge!
It Can Wait
Weight Concerns:
www.eatright.org
www.kidshealth.org
www.nutrition.gov
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