Tag: 2024
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AWHONN 2024
The AWHONN Annual Convention helps to advance the nursing profession by providing nurses with critical information and support to help deliver the highest quality care for women and newborns. The 2024 AWHONN Convention is currently taking place June 7-11 in Phoenix and FASD United’s Jennifer Wisdahl is presenting as we proudly collaborate with and support the CDC’s…
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Women’s Health Month: 5 Ways to Flip the Script
In response to this year’s Women’s Health Month in May, FASD United wants to flip the script on prenatal alcohol exposure. We often hear messages that suggest that prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and FASD are the responsibility of women during pregnancy. In fact, men and partners have a crucial role to play as well. PAE and FASD are…
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Happy Mother’s Day from FASD United
As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all mothers, caregivers, and guardians who tirelessly support us. This rings true for mothers and caregivers in our community supporting those living with FASDs. At FASD United, we support birth mothers with substance use disorders, birth mothers who drank before recognition of pregnancy,…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “Hello everyone,…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “Unfortunately, this…
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Impactful and International: The 2024 Seattle Research Conference Wrap-Up
We are thrilled to report that the 9th International Research Conference on Adolescents and Adults with FASD, hosted for the first time in the United States and by FASD United, was a resounding success! Attendees were so excited to be at this research conference for the first time since 2018, following COVID-19 and its cancellation.…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “This week,…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will share what she is learning and doing to inspire and explore FASD awareness through a public health lens. In her time with our organization, she will have opportunities to experience the roundedness of our programs, aid in important projects, and explore her understanding through reflection. “This week…
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FASD United Recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month
This April, FASD United recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month as a great opportunity to learn more about the harmful risks of alcohol misuse. An important part of our mission to support and empower the FASD community is to educate the public about the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). No amount or type of alcohol is…