South Shore Hospital’s
Youth Health Connection

Edward Hallowell, MD, founder of the Hallowell Center of Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, MA recently spoke to a group of parents about ADHD and teen emotional health at St. Anthony's Parish Center in Cohasset.
Addressing the Challenge
The health of a child or teen has far reaching impact. Not only does health affect a child’s present, it has a tremendous influence upon his or her future. Those youngsters experiencing good physical health and mental well-being are much more likely to succeed in school, avoid high risk behavior, and go on to reach their full potential. They are also far more likely to become healthy, productive adults who contribute to society and become engaged in their communities.
It is possible for communities to have a positive influence on the health of their young people. By bringing together a variety of resources, South Shore Hospital’s Youth Health Connection provides a coordinated approach to improve the health of children and adolescents across the South Shore and beyond.
Our program collaborates with schools, community health providers, law enforcement officers, state agencies, clergy, parents, and peer leaders to help young people deal with the various challenges they face and the decisions they must make as they grow and mature. By combining efforts, we can ensure that local youth have access to the health-related knowledge, skills, and resources they need to make healthy decisions throughout their lifetime.
Core Members/Advisory Groups
We bring together the community resources that influence children’s lives. Our members work collectively to make a positive difference in the health and well-being of local children and adolescents.
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South Shore Schools (Public, Parochial, Independent, and Charter)
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Medical Providers
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Parents
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Clergy
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Youth
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Community Health Providers
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Law Enforcement
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Youth Workers
Program Goals
South Shore Hospital’s Youth Health Connection is designed to have a positive effect on the lives of local children and adolescents by:
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Supporting healthy lifestyles
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Encouraging positive decision-making
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Promoting good mental health.
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Bullying: awareness of everyone’s role.
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Discouraging alcohol, tobacco and other substance use.
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Education on sexual development, teen pregnancy/sexually transmitted disease trends, lifestyle decisions.
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Education to decrease accidental injury and death.
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Encouraging good nutrition and physical fitness.
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Reduce risk of suicide through education about depression and awareness of local resources.

