reproductive health

Mentoring: Masai, Midwives, Mobile Med & Media That Matters!

August 5, 2010 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

Aug 5, 2010 Meet Sabore Ole Oyie. My teen's about to, as is her BFF and BF. Yep, this afternoon I’m bringing a few teens for a "reality show" not to be missed at the Global Leaders for Justice … [Read more...]

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What Will Kids Learn About Dr. George Tiller? And From Who?

May 31, 2009 by Amy Jussel 8 Comments

May 31, 2009 When heinous acts of murder shake our nation to its very core, it brings out “the good, the bad, and the ugly” in media coverage, personal dogma and combative demogoguery. Whether … [Read more...]

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Diagnosis Endometriosis: What to Know As Preteens Grow

March 31, 2009 by Amy Jussel 21 Comments

Mar. 31, 2009 Today I was planning on posting part two in my series on the Focus on Youth Sex::Tech Conference resources featuring health education tools, widgets, sex ed primers and helpful digital … [Read more...]

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