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Adagio Health staff members have developed training programs on a variety
of health issues, from HIV/AIDS prevention to healthy nutrition to youth
development and sexuality education. In addition, Adagio Health can
design health-related programs according to your organization's needs.
Adagio Health sponsors a variety of training sessions for health professionals.
Read about scheduled training opportunities
or, to learn more about workshop and training possibilities, contact
Adagio Health. In addition, Adagio Health provides information
about professional education opportunities for health service providers
across western Pennsylvania. Read more about clinical education opportunities.
Adagio Health's Department of Applied Research has developed and field-tested
a package of "stages of change"-based HIV prevention materials for use
by other organizations. The package includes training materials in street
outreach, role model story development, and more. Adagio Health staff
members work with agencies interested in using the package to achieve
an effective balance between maintaining core elements and tailoring
the program to local needs. Staff address implementation concerns, answer
questions, and offer advice. On-site visits, phone support, and booster
training sessions are available. Read more about Adagio Health's HIV/AIDS
prevention program.
Adagio Health's registered dietitians provide reliable, objective nutrition
information. Adagio Health dietitians offer individual nutrition counseling
sessions and group workshops on a variety of health concerns, including:
aging, allergies, cancer and chemotherapy, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, sports
nutrition, vegetarianism, and weight control. Read more about the nutrition education program.
The Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention provides professional training in youth development and sexuality issues to hundreds of teachers and service providers throughout western Pennsylvania each year. CAPP has developed training programs that focus on a variety of topics related to adolescents and youth development, including:
- how to train parents to talk with their children
- how to make effective health education exhibits
- the consequences of teen pregnancy
- teen pregnancy prevention
- teen emotional and sexual development
Some CAPP training programs have been accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Read more about CAPP training opportunities.
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