Initiatives
YouthGenHealth empowers youth through health education and hands-on initiatives
Education
> Interactive lessons that make health topics easy and engaging for young minds.
Workshops
> Presented youth health education resources and healthcare awareness information to Hmong Cia Siab youth, promoting culturally inclusive health access and empowering young people with knowledge to make informed health decisions.
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Healthcare
Advocacy
Finding Solutions
> Led a Handwashing project at Irving Pertzsch Elementary School, Onalaska, Wisconsin.
> Took action through Susan G. Komen's Center for Public Policy and advocated for breast cancer research funding by sending letters to Senator Ron Johnson, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Representative Derrick Van Orden http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BcTVIB6TBChPhA6ubjh7FAA
> Articles and discussions on topics such as overall physical and mental health among high school students, wellness strategies, and youth advocacy in healthcare.
> Advocate for access to affordable medical care, confidential reproductive care, protection from discrimination in health care settings, access to vaccines and preventive care, and health services for marginalized youth.
> Advocated for Plant-Based Meals at Schools https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-congress-to-support-healthy-climate-friendly-school-food-2?source=direct_link&
> Collaborated with Emplify Health Systems in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to identify solutions for mitigating Health Care Barriers among high school students.
> Connected public health concepts to practical solutions while gaining insight into how health care systems support underserved populations.
> Enhanced health literacy and awareness of available resources.
Join the Healthy Living Movement
> The New Roots initiative supports youth health by promoting access to resources, wellness education, and early prevention in communities.
> Hands-on sessions where youth learn real skills to improve their well-being.
> Advancing youth health and sustainability by providing nutritious, plant-based meals in schools
Driving Change
Our Projects
Hands-on projects to boost youth health.
Health Talks
Interactive sessions on wellness basics.
Workshops
Practical skills for healthy living.
Building Community
Building support networks together.
Advocacy
Championing youth health and well-being
Our Journey
Snapshots from YouthGenHealth health initiatives in action
