A team of college students working to bridge the health education gap in West Philadelphia public sc
Budget cuts in education have eliminated comprehensive health education programs in many schools, and the city's young population is largely unprepared to make informed health-related decisions. Without proper guidance and a positive influence on healthy living, many students are at a high risk for health issues that could have otherwise been prevented. Through after-school workshops, interactive
10/22/2017
Hey PHI!
So to continue our series of Health related articles, our next one is all about nutrition and healty eating. Check out this article to get some tips about how to make our diets a little more healhy!
Healthy Eating: Simple Ways to Plan, Enjoy, and Stick to a Healthy Diet Healthy eating is about eating smart and enjoying your food. Transform your eating habits with these easy tips.
09/19/2017
Hey PHI!
As a health-related group, we wanted to start linking you guys to some articles that might be helpful with leading a healthy life! Feel free to take a look if you've got a minute. The first one is on SLEEP. We all know its important but why?? Take a look at the article to learn more!
11 Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep How sleep benefits your heart, weight, mind, and more.
Just an update for the first GBM, as of right now it is scheduled to be held in Weigle Commons Rooms 127 and 128 in Van Pelt! Cant wait to see you guys there!
09/08/2017
Applications are open! Apply by Tuesday, September 12th and check us out at our GBM.
App: https://goo.gl/forms/JpC3NfdOUXCUnUfE3
10/01/2015
To do all the amazing projects and activities we do, we need funding! So find us at smokes tonight between 11pm to 2am to buy some amazing cookies, brownies, truffles, and more! All baked by our amazing board members! Help support our club while satisfying your late-night cravings!
09/14/2015
We had an amazing weekend here at PHI interviewing and getting to know all our future members!! As we prepare to reach out to our new members, we thought everyone should read this eye-opening article about s*x education around the world! http://www.mtv.com/news/2259573/6-countries-doing-s*x-ed-better-than-america/?utm_source=upworthy.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pubexchange
S*x Ed Outside The U.S. Teaches Kids About Ma********on, Consent And Or***ms -- And It's Working Teen pregnancy rates in 6 countries prove it. Who knew cartoons of dancing pen*ses and vaginas could be so effective?
Tomorrow is the last day to apply to be the newest part of our amazing family! Make sure to send in your application!
http://goo.gl/forms/36EvLBtswy
09/07/2015
This funny but true video really highlights the importance of better s*x education in our public schools, which is why we're so excited to start planning our lessons for the upcoming year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0jQz6jqQS0
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: S*x Education (HBO) S*x education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are...
Interested in our club but you couldn't find us at the Activities Fair? Do you want to teach health education to amazing middle schoolers in West Philadelphia while being part of an amazing community on campus? Sign up here!
http://goo.gl/forms/36EvLBtswy
08/27/2015
We're all so excited to be back at Penn meeting so many new faces at the Activities Fair! Come by and check out our booth (featuring our amazing board members, tons of candy, AND an anatomical model of the reproductive system!)
08/27/2015
Hey team,
Hope you all had a great first day back! Please fill out this form letting us know whether you are able to be involved in PHI this semester. Cannot wait to get back to teaching kids with you all this semester!
-PHI Board
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DCjAQ_NFb4wwm82hcg2CzSWzVkoc2UudPEzOqyeAQeY/viewform?usp=send_form
Penn Health Initiative Fall 2015 ** BACK TO BASICS **
08/16/2015
Everyone at PHI is getting ready for the new school year and looking forward to meeting new members and teaching our lessons! This article on S*x Education really resonated with us and got us even more excited to teach our health lessons this year-
"It’s not just s*x education, it’s s*xuality education. It’s about self image, developing your own identity, gender roles, and it’s about learning to express yourself, your wishes and your boundaries."
http://www.babble.com/kid/the-dutch-start-s*x-ed-in-kindergarten-and-so-should-we/
What the Dutch Can Teach Us About S*x Ed By starting the conversation in kindergarten, they're teaching kids about self image, identity, gender roles, expressing yourself, and boundaries.
