Health Squad

he Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center (MSAHC) is always finding ways to bridge the gap between the need for, and the delivery of, health care among teens. In addition to serving this important and diverse community through outreach, prevention, and intervention, the Center is also a national leader in education, research, and advocacy on behalf of teens and their well being. Visit www.teenhealthcare.org to learn more.

The MSAHC has recognized the need for a simple, confidential tool for teens and young people everywhere to get answers to important and sensitive questions, manage their reproductive health, and educate and inform young people everywhere about issues that affect their well being, lives and relationships thru this easy to use and simple app.

With the Health Squad, young people can:

Get important health and wellness information in a confidential manner from qualified, trained experts in adolescent medicine offering advice and education Ask a question and a qualified provider will respond to your question within 1 business day Keep or discard questions and answers - it’s up to you Create an anonymous name when asking questions - keep your conversation private and anonymous Get notifications related to health, wellness, events, myth busters including tips specific to teen parents - good things to know about babies and taking care of them Create your own medication reminders - either to take or get a refill. For example, set up a daily reminder to take your birth control pill Get a daily wellness challenge to form good habits related to Nutrition & Weight Management Exercise Stress Management, Relaxation, Mental Acuity Healthy Relationships Mental & Behavioral Health Reproductive Health Safe Sex and Sexuality Community Involvement Healthcare Services and Management Medical Reference & Education Get links to locators of family planning clinics, clinics that provide testing of sexually transmitted infections, and more