NC Eastern AHEC Youth Health Service Corps (YHSC)

04/21/2017

Global Youth Service Day is all about youth-led solutions to real world problems, and April 21-23 we celebrate and recognize the children and youth who dedicate their time to service. Get involved and become an active part in GYSD this year: http://ysa.org/act/programs/gysd/get-involved/

04/20/2017

With the Spring weather we've been having it's time to get out and be active! Studies show that outdoor physical activity has a 50% greater positive effect on your mental health than going to the gym. Exercise your body and stimulate your senses and get outside! Find fun 5K races and runs near you by visiting http://www.active.com/running/5k.

Ready to take on a 5K race? You're in the right place. We' re here to help you get signed up and prepped for your 5K race whether you're a seasoned runner or this is your first 5K.

04/17/2017

How do you celebrate ? Recycling old clothes to a clothing drive, encouraging your school to go green, getting together a community garden in your neighborhood? There are countless ways to help. Become part of the 5.5 million young people making positive change for the betterment of our Earth.

04/10/2017

April 10th is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD), a day to educate the public about the impact that HIV and AIDS has on young people. We use this day to also highlight the admirable work young people around the country are doing to fight the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Amplify your voice and visit http://amplifyyourvoice.org/nyhaad to sign your name to the NYHAAS Bill of Rights! Be aware, be informed, get tested!

04/07/2017

Today is World Health Day! World Health Organization (WHO) is leading a one-year global campaign on depression. The goal of the campaign is that more people living with depression will seek and get help everywhere in the world. Visit http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2017/handouts-depression/en/ for more information on helping yourself or someone else dealing with depression today.

04/06/2017

How is your Public Health Week going?? This Saturday The Triangle Health Fair is scheduled to take place at the Method Park Community Center in Raleigh, NC. This annual event is to promote health awareness in local minority counties through providing education and diesease prevention resources for both adults and children. Visit their page Triangle Health Fair or http://www.trianglehealthfair.com/ to find ways to volunteer and interact with the community for the greater good!

04/03/2017

This is National Public Health Week! Celebrate with us and get involved in the movement today. Visit http://www.nphw.org/ to learn more about how you can become a part of National Public Health Week and help us to create the healthiest nation in one generation. American Public Health Association

Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week 2017 and become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation. We're celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy and fair policies, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing the rol...

03/29/2017

Are you beginning a new chapter of your life and starting college in the Fall? Transitioning into college life is full of new challenges and new opportunities. Whether it's getting ready for your new classes or settling into a dorm with an unfamiliar face, we're here to help ease the transition. Check out these resources to access inspirational quotes to keep you going, tips on what you really need to bring into a dorm, how to deal with the stress that comes along with the change, and much more! http://www.transitionyear.org/

03/27/2017

Last week at the 2017 NC Health Professions Diversity Conference we had a special guest join us. Brenda Armstrong works as the Associate Dean for Admissions for the Duke School of Medicine, and she was there to give us a little insight into the college admission process. Colleges are moving more towards a holistic application process where admission committees focus on more than just adademic success and standardized test scores. Instead, they are widening their scope to focus more on student involvement, community service, and overcoming barriers. Don't let a "bump in the road" discourage you from reaching your goals. Get involved, offer your time, and make yourself stand out from the norm.

03/20/2017

Happy first day of Spring! The season is filled with flowers blooming and everyone knows what that means - pollen! So, is it allergies or a spring cold? It's important to know when you have a cold so that you can control the spread of germs before passing it on to someone else. Stock up on your cough drops, hot tea, and vitamin C and don't forget to wash your hands! Check out this site to help identify if you have a cold and for advice on how to get rid of it quickly.

Help protect yourself and others: wash your hands often and stay home when you're sick.

03/16/2017

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day! How will you celebrate? What if this year, you dedicate the holiday to "going green" in your community and bring the luck of the Irish to everyone! This site has great ideas for ways to incorporate service into the holiday and make it both fun and rewarding for you and your entire family.

03/14/2017

What day is today? Is it Albert Einstein's birthday? Is it Pi Day? Is it both?! Happy Pi Day to all of the math lovers out there!