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Going Back To School Can Be Difficult For LGBTQ Teens

September 4, 2015

Coming back to school from summer vacation can be challenging for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and other identities (LGBTQ+). While it is often a […]

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Breast milk, the best, first food for babies!!

August 21, 2015

When I was pregnant with my first child, we knew we wanted our baby to receive breast milk because we had heard about all the benefits for baby.  Little did […]

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Teen Empowerment Month

May 20, 2015

May is “Teen Empowerment Month,” a time to highlight the importance of education, access and empowerment to help teens take control of their sexual health in a way that is […]

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STI Awareness Month

April 23, 2015

Did you know April is Sexually transmitted infections Awareness Month? STI’s for short, are a very real risk and something every sexually active person should be aware of.  Being sexually active […]

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‘Kicking Butts’ since 1996

March 17, 2015

Since 1996, Kick Butts Day has been empowering young people to stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco. This year, in honor of 20 years of kicking […]

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Does your nutrition need a boost?

March 10, 2015

For me, the 40 days before Easter represent a time to reflect on myself, focus on healthy behaviors, and reboot my nutrition habits!  This includes avoiding girl scout cookies, dangit! […]

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Breathe Easy – Hillcrest’s Tobacco Free Program is Working

September 7, 2014

Did you know that Hillcrest has a comprehensive tobacco prevention program? We sure do, and last year alone, our staff of tobacco prevention specialists had 932 Dubuque-area students sign-up to take the pledge of commitment to be tobacco free.

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Personalized Care for Barb

July 6, 2014

Barb had an accident on the Bus in early January that resulted in breaking her leg and needing to go to a nursing home for rehabilitation.

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