April 20th 2017 learning community HEALTHCARE 103 WEBINAR 2pm – 3pm ET Youth-centered healthcare is a critical component of improving the health of adolescents and young adults. These services need to be: Accessible to all youth Offered in ways that foster open communication about sensitive issues Provided by personnel skilled in addressing health conditions and behavior related to this stage of development Effective in fostering health promotion, addressing risky behaviors and responding to external factors that affect health. for state MCH professionals learning community April 20th 2017 HEALTHCARE 103 WEBINAR State Partnerships 2pm – 3pm ET This webinar will provide an overview of the models and examples of state partnerships that bring together public health, professional healthcare organizations, insurers, clinicians, Medicaid and other state agencies to improve the access, quality and equity of healthcare for adolescents and young adults. We'll share lessons learned and highlight opportunities to leverage these partnerships for your work. Funded by a cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration / Maternal and Child Health Bureau PRESENTER Dr. Wendy Davis University of Vermont Professor of Pediatrics, Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP)   REGISTER http://bit.ly/2orSqjy FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Kristin Teipel at teipe001@umn.edu