SAHM News
SAHM is excited to announce the second annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Adolescent and Young Adult Health Research Award. The overall goal of this annual award is to support research and program evaluation focused on LGBTQIA adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 26.
SAHM is seeking presentations for the 2020 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA, next March. This includes educational sessions and scientific presentations. The deadline for educational presentations is July 15 and August 16 for scientific presentations
Dr. Ford assumes the role as the new editor-in-chief of the Journal of Adolescent Health, and discusses her plans for a smooth leadership transition and continued success and quick turnaround for publishing high quality research.
SAHM has partnered with the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to present a two day conference on adolescent health. It will feature a mix of interactive workshops and keynote talks from global experts. It will be held September 18-19, 2019 in Ascot, UK
SAHM joined other organizations in writing to chairmen and rankings members of Congress in support of HR 3239, a bill designed to create standards of care for individuals in customs and border protection custody.
Support of Family Planning Coalition testimony in support of the Title X Family Planning Program and House appropriation of $400 million and language protecting the program’s integrity.