Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H has partnered with the UVM Larner College of Medicine to offer a series of fun, interactive workshops for teens this fall that promote practical health and wellness knowledge.
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:
- September 19, 5 to 7 p.m.: Healthcare and Healthy Living: Careers in Healthcare and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
- October 5, 12 to 2 p.m.: Prevention Strategies: What You Can Do to Enhance Personal and Community Health
- October 17, 5 to 7 p.m.: What is Mental Health and Why is it Important for Overall Health?
To register, go to https://go.uvm.edu/heroes2. 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, please contact Margaret Coan at (802) 656-7634 or margaret.coan@uvm.edu at least three weeks in advance.