Health Education

Health Education at UAY is an important component for reaching out to the community.  Our health educator, Joanna Dawson works with youth, parents and community members to promote wellness within Johnson County, and beyond.

Visit the UAY Health Education Website

Health Education Materials for Parents

UAY has access to a host of resources for parents interested in learning more about talking “tough topics” with their children. Please contact the health educator with any questions or interest in accessing our library.  Online resources are also available.

Talking with your teen

Talking with your younger child

Presentations Available

Joanna custom-tailors each presentation topic to suit the needs of the audience.  In addition, she works with the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) to prepare members to participate and assist during relevant presentations.  Contact Joanna if you are interested in discussing your expectations and ideas.

• Stress & Time Management
• Sexual Health forYouth
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Female & Male Health Issues
• Internet/Technology safety
• Relationships & Communication
• HIV/AIDS
• Evidence-Based Curriculum
• Normalizing Puberty
• Body Image
• Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• Self Esteem & Self Efficacy
• Wellness
• Parent Child Communication