Teen Talk Newsletter Winter 2019

Teen Talk A Quarterly Newsletter from the Center for Young Women's Health + Young Men's Health Initiative, Boston Children's Hospital | Written by the Youth Advisors, Winter 2018 Fighting Sickness Season As we head into the fall, we also head into cold and flu season. Germs are all around us, and getting sick at some point is inevitable. Luckily, with these simple steps you can decrease your risk of illness and stay healthy this fall season and beyond ...read the full article. Getting Involved In School Each fall brings a bounty of opportunities that beckon you to become  involved in your school community. Here are a few ways to get involved ...read the full article. Resolving and Reconnecting with Friends Wth the festive season upon us, families are beginning to plan their holiday meals. Whether it's the pies, mashed potatoes or the green bean casserole that make your mouth water, it's easy to overindulge during holidays. Here are some tips to help you make healthy food choices....read the full article Ask Us! Do you have a health question that you're too embarrassed to ask? Don't worry! Submit your question - we don't ask for your name or e-mail. We choose a new question to answer each week. You can look through all of our past questions and answers, too.

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Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #263

Good, as The Carter Center counts down to the end of Guinea worm disease, we are pleased to bring you the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guinea Worm Wrap-Up.

Good, as The Carter Center counts down to the end of Guinea worm disease, we are pleased to bring you the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guinea Worm Wrap-Up #263.   OPEN THE GUINEA WORM WRAP-UP » Synopsis of Recent Developments MORE CASES IN CHAD Chad’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program reported 41 human cases, and 1,798 dog, and 39 cat infections in January-September 2019, representing increases of 215 percent, 95 percent, and 77 percent, respectively, compared to the same period of 2018. Full Report » SOUTH SUDAN: FOUR HUMAN CASES, NO INFECTED ANIMALS South Sudan’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program has reported four laboratory-confirmed cases of Guinea worm disease this year. Three were detected in the village of Akuoyo in Jur River County of former Western Bahr Al-Ghazal State in a 28-year-old Luo woman, her 43-year-old husband, and their 14-year-old daughter. Full Report » ETHIOPIA: NO HUMAN CASES, NINE INFECTED ANIMALS Ethiopia has reported no human cases of Guinea worm disease for over one and a half years, since December 2017. Animals with Guinea worm infections persist, with six baboons, two domestic dogs, and one leopard found in January-September 2019, demonstrating a reduction of 47 percent in detected animal infections in January-September 2018. Full Report » MALI: NO HUMAN CASES, NINE INFECTED ANIMALS Mali has detected zero human cases of Guinea worm disease for almost four years, since November 2015. Mali reports eight domestic dogs and one cat with Guinea worm infections (67 percent contained) in January-September 2019, compared to 13 dogs and two cats infected during the same period of 2018, for a reduction of 40 percent in infected animals. Full Report » ANGOLA CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN SURVEILLANCE The Angolan Ministry of Health is continuing to strengthen surveillance for Guinea worm disease nationwide, placing an emphasis on Cunene province where Guinea worm infections were reported in 2018 and 2019. Full Report » The Carter Center has been fighting Guinea worm disease since 1986 with a global coalition of partners, including the Ministries of Health of endemic countries, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others. Donate Now   |   Forward to a Friend   |   Subscribe Now   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2017-18, 92% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2019 All rights reserved.

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Carter Center News: October 2019

Good, thank you for following the work of The Carter Center to advance peace and health worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to stay in touch with you.     Carter Center Visits Central Mali: 'We Don’t Want War' Leaders and everyday citizens in central Mali seek solutions to tribal and political conflict that has disrupted their lives. Learn about the situation on the ground as The Carter Center monitors implementation of the country’s peace agreement. Learn more »       Program Spotlight: River Blindness Elimination The Carter Center works with national ministries of health in Latin America and Africa to eliminate river blindness, one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide. Learn more »       Live Webcast: 2019 Human Rights Defenders Forum Dozens of activists, peacemakers, and community leaders from around the world will come together for the Center's annual Human Rights Defenders Forum. Three sessions, including a 15-minute Q&A with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, will be livestreamed on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Watch the live webcast today starting at 11:30 a.m. ET »       Apply Now: Carter Center Internships The Carter Center is accepting applications for internships and graduate assistantships. The program offers a diverse set of opportunities for students and recent graduates to enhance their skills and explore career options in their fields. Learn more »       President Carter's Op-Ed on CNN Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter urges President Trump to act now to give democracy a chance in Sudan during a time a fragile transition for the country. Read the full article »     Donate Now   |   Forward   |   Subscribe   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2017-18, 92% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Profile or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2019 All rights reserved.

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When Your Charitable Goals Are > You

Good, the Carter Center Legacy Circle can help you plan your giving and make the greatest impact on world health and peace in ways that benefit your finances. Please see the helpful articles below to get started.     An Estate Plan Is the Answer Here are some financial goals with one thing in common: Each can be accomplished through smart estate planning. Learn more »           Don't Keep Your Legacy a Secret Talking openly with loved ones about your future plans will give them peace and clarity. Learn more »           Estate Planning in the Digital Age Ensure your "digital estate" is protected, and your loved ones can access your information in an emergency. Learn more »           A New Tax Strategy Discover a new tax strategy for charitable giving: bunching gifts. Here's why it is becoming increasingly popular. Learn more »     CONTACT US Barry Nickelsberg, CAP Chief Development Officer, Estate & Gift Planning (404) 420-3868 Natasha Roberts Assistant Director, Estate & Gift Planning (404) 420-3860 Mark Williams, Esq. CAP Sr. Associate Director, Estate & Gift Planning (404) 420-3883 Carter Center Legacy Circle   |   Personal Estate Planning Kit   |   Gift Illustrator Donate Now   |   Forward to a Friend   |   Subscribe Now   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2017-18, 92% of our spending went directly to our peace and health programs. We appreciate the opportunity to communicate with you. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2019 All rights reserved.

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