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Peer Health Education Program

Objective: To recruit, train and organize student peer groups to conduct outreach seminars and educational events to increase student awareness and responsible decision making regarding gender and sexual health, CPR and first aid, lifestyles and stress management, and ethnic health.

Contact: Melinda Chu-Yang (408) 924-6203.

Peer Health Education Volunteers

We are currently recruiting for volunteers for Peer Health Education. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Melinda Chu-Yang at mchuyang@email.sjsu.edu or call 408-924-6203.  To dowload the form to become a volunteer click here . Deadline is rolling.

Health Topics Covered:

1.  Gender and Sexual Health

       HIV/AIDS and STD's 
          STD’s
          HIV/AIDS  
       Contraceptive Options
          Birth Control Options
          Emergency Contraception
          Pregnancy Options
       Healthy Sexuality
          Healthy Relationships
          Relationship Violence        

2.  CPR & First Aid Certification

       American Heart Association
       American Red Cross
       Schedule of Classes

3.  Healthy Lifestyles

       Health Risks
       Stress Management
       Smoking Cessation
       Cardiovascular Wellness  
       Exercise and Fitness
       American Lung Association    

4.  Ethnic and Cultural Health

       Risks
       Disparities
       Prejudice and Biases

Other Health Information

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