The Office on Children and Youth would like to recognize and thank the RMH Foundation for their generous donation of $3,000, which will surely help make this year’s Teen Health Fair an educational success! The Teen Health Fair is all about providing information to teens regarding their health in such a way that promotes their inquiry on the topics, rather than rote memorization. This method allows students to better retain vital information, as well as help spark their interest to learn more about healthy lifestyles in general. Local agencies and organizations provide interactive booths and games covering topics that range from proper hand-washing to the risks of having sex as a teenager, dating abuse, the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, and even nutrition.

The Office on Children and Youth will be hosting its 14^th Annual Teen Health Fair on April 10, 2012 at Turner Ashby High School and on April 11, 2012 at Spotswood High School and will have interactive workshops, exhibits, and a focus on health careers.

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