Tag: FASD
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will be sharing the things 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.…
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Embracing Potential with Dr. Eric Flake: National Developmental Disabilities Month
March marks a significant time of recognition and advocacy as we celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Month. This annual observance provides a platform to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate the unique abilities and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities. Throughout the month, communities, organizations, and individuals come together to foster understanding, support, and opportunities. To…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will be sharing the things 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.…
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National Caregiver’s Day: Interview with FASD United’s Laura Bousquet
As we close out February, we want to celebrate National Caregiver’s Day, February 16th. To do this, we celebrate Laura Bousquet, an extraordinary caregiver and advocate in the FASD community. With deep dedication, Laura navigates both her son’s journey with FASD and her own recent diagnosis, offering a unique dual perspective on the challenges and…
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FASD and American Heart Health Month
In February, we acknowledge American Heart Month and the connection between FASD and heart health. There are a handful of physical birth defects that can be associated with prenatal alcohol exposure, including vision, hearing, kidney, and bone problems.1 However, heart defects can be one of the most worrisome for individuals, parents, and medical professionals. A…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will be sharing the things 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.…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will be sharing the things 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.…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will be sharing the things 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.…
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Celebrating Women in Medicine: Interview with Adiaha Spinks-Franklin
For those of you who are unaware- It’s National Women Physician’s Day, February 3rd! This day celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in medicine. Specifically, it honors the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, who, in 1849 became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. This observance also serves as an…
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Learn With Liv: Internship at FASD United
As Liv interns at FASD United, she will be sharing the things 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.…