County awarded $300,000 to improve girls' health

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2011-10-12 20:00

Article here. Excerpt:

'Thurston County Public Health and Social Services has been awarded a $300,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health. Funding will be used to offer the Girls Circle program to middle-school age girls and continue efforts of the Thurston Coalition for Women's Health.

The YWCA of Olympia is taking the lead in bringing the science-based Girls Circle prevention program to Thurston County. Research shows that Girls Circle reduces alcohol use, improves the ability of girls to form healthier bonds with others and promotes academic achievement.
If Thurston County meets performance expectations, an additional four years of grant funding is possible.'

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Must have no problems to speak of at all!

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Submitted by Matt on Thu, 2011-10-13 00:33

Its no secret women's health has been deemed more important than men's. While its certainly not fair, as an adult I can take care of myself and don't need government intervention. My biggest concern is society has now determined girls health is more important than boys. Children are equally important, regardless of gender.

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Submitted by anthony on Thu, 2011-10-13 04:25