SAHM News

SAHM Calls for Action to Protect Justice-Involved Youth

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) has issued a press release calling for action to protect justice-involved youth during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and national public health emergency.

SAHM Anti-Racism Toolkit

SAHM’s Diversity Committee has created a toolkit to provide access to resources to help adolescent health professionals combat racism, promote racial justice, reduce health disparities, and advance health equity for youth.

SAHM 2021 Call for Proposals Now Open

SAHM is now accepting proposals for the 2021 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. The 2021 theme is Mapping an Agenda to Transform the Future of Adolescent Health

SAHM AM20 Virtual Content Package

We are excited to offer a selection of content previously planned for presentation at the 2020 Annual Meeting in a virtual format! Despite being unable to gather in San Diego for the 2020 Annual Meeting, you can still take part in a terrific program featuring a variety of adolescent health topics. View complete details.

SAHM Calls for Release of Immigrant Youth and their Families from ICE Detention Centers

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM), along with thousands of medical and public health experts, recommend the immediate release of youth and their families detained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Centers into the custody of appropriately screened sponsors in the United States.

SAHM Statement about Recent Victims of Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement

SAHM issues statement to express shared outrage, grief, and pain over the horrific murders resulting from the continued systemic racism present in law enforcement and justice systems.