Health Literacy is the ability to find, understand and put into practice health information

Health Literacy is the ability to find, understand and put into practice health information

Although health information is easy to find online, it can be hard to tell when content is trustworthy

Social media trends and influencer opinions are usually designed for shock-value, not accuracy, to maximize financial rewards from views

Lucie Teen Health is a resource for teachers, public health professionals and families

We prioritize information from organizations and agencies committed to scientific rigor

Sometimes, health education can be dull . . .

Lucie Teen Health is different . . .

. . . it features a high-impact, contemporary design that adapts to the digital generation

Our resources are vibrant, easy-to-understand and grounded in evidence

Each issue can be self-paced for individual learning

Pages are designed to maximize retention and inspire health promoting behaviors

Available Facilitator's Manuals convert each issue into a structured 45-minute lesson

Integrated learning tools strengthen engagement, comprehension and critical thinking skills

Our mission is to create visually stimulating resources that clarify the science behind medical practices and clinical guidelines

Our vision is to increase the adoption of preventive health behaviors in vulnerable populations

Lucie Teen Health is a health literacy initiative established in St. Lucie, Florida, USA

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Pilot Program Access*

Do you have a KEY from your school, sports league, after-school program or youth ministry?

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Ask your principal, co-op leader, coach, counselor or youth minister to sign-up! It’s FREE!

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Youth Program Administrator?

Legitimate organizations committed to youth thriving, are invited to participate in our pilot program. There is no cost to participate. No user data is required. Degree of interest and utilization, during this pilot, will be used to champion funds for program sustainability. Pilot end date: 5/31/2027.

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Facilitator's Manuals pace each issues into a 45-minute lesson

SeriesDiminutiveDescription
Preventive HealthPRVHHealth subjects that conform to preventive health practice
Substance Abuse & Medication SafetySAMSSubstances and medications associated with teen curiosities and vulnerabilities
Mental Housekeeping & Self-GovernanceMHSGTopics related to self-care, cultivating mental fitness and self-control

Today’s teens and young adults are increasingly exposed to health information that fails to distinguish between established clinical evidence and sponsored content or personal opinion. The Lucie Teen Health initiative aims to strengthen health literacy by creating vibrant, evidence-based, easy-to-read resources that support informed decisions about health and well-being.

Quizzes

World No Tobacco Day

Established by the World Health Organization, and observed annually on May 31st, this day aims to raise awareness about the preventable health issues linked to tobacco and nicotine products.

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Handouts

Lucie Teen Health resources are for general information only and should not be used as a replacement for medical or parental advice. ALWAYS consult a qualified and appropriately credentialed professional before making any changes to your diet, lifestyle, recreational habits, medications, supplements or any other health component. Viewers and readers are responsible for their own actions, interpretations and health.

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A health literacy resource focuses on helping people access, understand, appraise, and use health information to make informed decisions, while a health education resource provides structured learning materials to teach specific health topics or skills

Subjects include:

  • Culture & Curiosity

  • Effective Communication

  • Goal-Setting

  • Grooming & Hygeine

  • Infectious Disease

  • Medication Safety

  • Mental Housekeeping

  • Nutrition

  • Physical Fitness

  • Substance Abuse

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Pierre’s Pill Box

Pierre’s Pill Box is a medication information resource designed to support the safe and effective use of medications, supplements and devices